Scissors

Shears, Hancock, MA

Object ID:
1957.8263.1
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Description

Steel shears with blades that taper to sharp points, a pivot (screw?) with brass caps, one side with holes to accept a spanner wrench for tightening, and elaborately flared finger holes. Handles are unpainted; traces of red paint on one blade.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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