Object number
51/505
Collection
Creator
Description
These sheep shears are made from cast steel and are inscribed with the name of the Sheffield manufacturer, 'Ward'. They were used for cutting the fleece of sheep by hand. Nothing is known of their origin.
Physical description
1 pair of shears: metal [steel]; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'The origin of these shears is unknown. // They are made of cast steel and are inscribed with the name Ward, presumably the manufacturer. // The shears are 12.65” long with blades 6” / See also 51/56 M and 51/57 M.', No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_411.tif - High resolution image
