Scissors
ca. 1990-2005 (made)
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This piece is from a group of tools assembled for display in the V&A by Paul Holdway, formerly head engraver at Spode's factory, which includes items made by Paul Holdway himself. The accession numbers for the group runs from C.40 to C.49-2008.
These scissors were used by 'transferers' at the Spode factory to cut out tissue paper transfer-prints before they were applied to biscuit-fired earthenware.
These scissors were used by 'transferers' at the Spode factory to cut out tissue paper transfer-prints before they were applied to biscuit-fired earthenware.
Object details
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| Brief description | Steel, used for cutting transfers for use in transfer-printing ceramics |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'GUARANTEED STEEL' |
| Credit line | Given by Paul Holdway |
| Summary | This piece is from a group of tools assembled for display in the V&A by Paul Holdway, formerly head engraver at Spode's factory, which includes items made by Paul Holdway himself. The accession numbers for the group runs from C.40 to C.49-2008. These scissors were used by 'transferers' at the Spode factory to cut out tissue paper transfer-prints before they were applied to biscuit-fired earthenware. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.48-2008 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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