Scissors grinder
Tn Toy
1890-1910 (manufactured)
1890-1910 (manufactured)
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A small tinplate toy representing a scissor grinder. The man holds the scissors to the grinder and his foot pumps up and down, turning a large wheel.The key and spring mechanism are to his right. The grinding wheel is wooden and the bench is painted to look like wood. The man is painted with black hair and moustache, green cap, trousers and jacket. The trousers are striped.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Scissors grinder (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Tinplate, wood and fabric |
| Brief description | Tinplate toy scissor grinder probably made in Germany about 1900 |
| Physical description | A small tinplate toy representing a scissor grinder. The man holds the scissors to the grinder and his foot pumps up and down, turning a large wheel.The key and spring mechanism are to his right. The grinding wheel is wooden and the bench is painted to look like wood. The man is painted with black hair and moustache, green cap, trousers and jacket. The trousers are striped. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Tony Howard |
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| Accession number | MISC.77-1988 |
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| Record created | January 22, 2004 |
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