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Scissors Scissors
This is a scissors. It was made by Walter Thornhill & Co. It is dated ca. 1851–75 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Dr. Richard Grant.
It is credited Gift of Dr. Richard Grant.
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- gelatin silver print.
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- stainless steel.
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Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 38 × 10.2 × 1 cm (14 15/16 in. × 4 in. × 3/8 in.)
It has the following markings
On pivot: [1] "W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street, London", stamped (maker's mark)
Cite this object as
Scissors Scissors; Made by Walter Thornhill & Co; England; steel; H x W x D: 38 × 10.2 × 1 cm (14 15/16 in. × 4 in. × 3/8 in.); Gift of Dr. Richard Grant; 1987-95-7
