Scissors and Case
1500-1600
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Shears were used for cutting through fabric, in preparation for sewing. These shears, and their accompanying sheath, are gilded and inlaid with mother of pearl; decorated with stars and human figures. They may have formed part of a bride’s trousseau, or collection of household goods gathered in preparation for marriage.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Brief description | Small shears inlaid with mother of pearl and incised with a star shaped design with matching case. |
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Gallery label | SCISSORS, pair of, with SHEATH. Steel, in the form of small shears, with spring back; sheath chiselled and partly gilt, grotesque figures of fools. Italian. 16th centy. Scissors, 3¾ in. Sheath, 3½ in. Bought (Soulages coll.), 1l. 5604, 5604a-'59.(1859) |
Summary | Shears were used for cutting through fabric, in preparation for sewing. These shears, and their accompanying sheath, are gilded and inlaid with mother of pearl; decorated with stars and human figures. They may have formed part of a bride’s trousseau, or collection of household goods gathered in preparation for marriage. |
Bibliographic reference | Wheeler, Jo Renaissance secrets, recipes and formulas . London: V&A, 2009, pp 58-9
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Accession number | 5604-1859 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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