Sheep Shears

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Sheep Shears

Entry/Object ID

1976.43.188

Description

Metal sheep shears consisting of two triangular blades attached to a U-shaped metal strip. The blades are slightly misaligned, allowing them to overlap when squeezed. The shape of the metal strip causes it to spring back open when not squeezed.

Use

Used to cut woolen fleece from sheep

Context

Possibly used at the Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1976.43

Source or Donor

Tarshi, Andrew, Tarshi, Susan, Gay, Olivia, Ancel, Janet

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Kent Family Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Shears, Sheep

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Shears, Animal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Animal Grooming

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Animal Care Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Animal Husbandry T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

12-1/4 in

Material

Iron

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Village

Kents Corner

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America