Snips

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Snips: An image of the snips, the marking LUTTEN is visible on one of the blades.
Snips

An image of the snips, the marking LUTTEN is visible on one of the blades.

Name/Title

Snips

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.219

Tags

snips, thread cutter, sewing, 1800s

Description

A small pair of snips with a bronze backspacing and steel blades. Probably used as thread snips, dated pre 1850. Marked LUTTEN on both blades.

Category

Snips, Sewing Scissors

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Both blades

Transcription

LUTTEN

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width across spring

Width

30 mm

Length

104 mm

Dimension Notes

Blade length is 34 mm, total length of steel shank is 80 mm.

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

June 25, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

June 25, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

June 25, 2025