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Professional tailoring scissors

Object

Scissors

Production date

1950-1960

Object number

2024.118

Physical Description

Large right-handed metal scissors. The black handle is well-worn. The lower half of the handle for finger has a notch beneath it, which enables the scissors to stand unaided on a flat surface.

Object history

This pair of scissors was used by Kidar Singh Jamdagni when he worked at Pandit Bros. Ltd to cut patterns from fabric. They were used to cut textiles to make the various dressing downs and house coats the company specialised in.

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Material

Metal Alloy

Dimension

Length: 320mm
Height: 115mm

On display?

No