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Scissors (England)
This is a Scissors. It was made by Walter Thornhill & Co. It is dated ca. 1851–75 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Dr. Richard Grant.
It is credited Gift of Dr. Richard Grant.
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Its dimensions are
Overall: 38 x 10.2 x 1 cm (14 15/16 x 4 x 3/8 in.)
It has the following markings
stamped with "W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street, London
Cite this object as
Scissors (England); Made by Walter Thornhill & Co; steel; Overall: 38 x 10.2 x 1 cm (14 15/16 x 4 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Dr. Richard Grant; 1987-95-7
