Object number
93/69
Description
A pair of metal shears, manufactured in Sheffield. They are thought to have been used by thatcher for trimming finished work.
A pair of metal shears, manufactured in Sheffield. They are thought to have been used by thatcher for trimming finished work.
Physical description
1 pair of shears: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Recorder: JMB // Date: 9.11.93 // Description: Metal hand shears similar to those used for sheep shearing or grass cutting. // Inscription: …. Co Ltd // SHEFFIELD (symbol of man on horseback) // Dimensions: Length: 32.0 cm // Associated information: These shears were purchase by [the donor] at a sale in West London and they were said to have been used by a thatcher. // References: …'
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16295.tif - High resolution image
