Historical information
Cutting shears used in 1907 by William Cox. Travelled to England and worked for a tailor in the West End, London for a year. Returned to Australia, married in 1908 and opened a tailoring shop in 1910. Bernard Arthur Hooke, husband of donor, Phyllis Hooke, was Chairman of Advisory Committee 1973 - 1996
Physical description
Heavy steel, black handled cutting shears; 36 cm long
Inscriptions & markings
Wilkinsons Makes|Sheffield
