SCISSORS & BUTTON HOOOK in container
CH1977.444
Black container with blue lining holding button hook and scissors. Scissors do not fit case which probably held a shoe horn to match button hook. Scissors are shaped and decorated to resemble a bird. Button hook handle: Silver, Birmingham, 1906, maker 'WD'.
Scissors: Ref. YESTERDAY'S SHOPPING, 1907 p. 1186: 'BIRD SCISSORS/ 4 1/2 IN/1 shilling'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1977.444 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Rooke Estate |
Material
| Wood | centre |
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| Velvet/Textile | centre |
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| Metal | scissors |
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| Steel/Metal | button hook |
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| Silver/Metal | button hook |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 2.5 x 18.5 x 21.5cm |
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| length | 115mm |
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| length | 180mm |
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