Historical information
Sheffield became famous from 18th century as centre for manufacturing of high quality cutlery including scissors by skilled tradesmen
Significance
Sheffield was the centre of English cutlery making
Physical description
Die-cast plated steel scissors, decorated shanks, thumb and finger holes
Inscriptions & markings
Sheffield, England
References
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History of Needlework Tools and Accessories by Sylvia Groves (Chapter 4) ISBN/ISSN: IBN 9780715359136
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Illustrated history of needlework tools. Gay Ann Rogers. Chapter 5 ISBN/ISSN: ISBN 0-7195-4021-6
