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2013

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Scissors (Germany)

This is a scissors. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is cast copper and brass, with forged steel blades. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Penelope Hunter-Stiebel and Gerald G. Stiebel. It is credited Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.

  • Scissors
  • nickel-plated stainless steel.
  • Courtesy of Thom Browne.
  • 74.2015.13

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 27.9 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm (11 x 3 x 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Scissors (Germany); cast copper and brass, with forged steel blades; L x W x D: 27.9 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm (11 x 3 x 1 in.); Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel; 2013-49-27-a,b

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