Shears, Pinking
Shears, Pinking
Shears, Pinking

Shears, Pinking

Object number2004.62.2
Date1929
MediumSteel; Paint
Credit LineGift of Betsy E. Gerson
DescriptionPinking shears with five inch blades and painted black bow handle (for the four fingers) and ring handle (for the thumb.)Dimensions3.5 x 0.875 x 10.75 in. (8.9 x 2.2 x 27.3 cm)
InscriptionsImpressed on top blade: WISS A A 1 1 / U.S.A.
Historical NotesTailoring items belonged to Gerson Brothers Tailors which was founded by Harry and Sam Gerson. The family emigrated from Biala, Poland. Pittsburgh was well known throughout Eastern Europe as a city of opportunity. Many Biala Jews came to Pittsburgh after the situation in the homeland became intolerable. Harry (1898-1975) founded H. Gerson in the 1920's changing the name to H. Gerson & Bros. when Sam (1904-1973) joined him. The business was listed as early as 1929 in Polk's City Directory as being located at 2022 East Carson Street on the South Side of Pittsburgh. The business eventually moved (possibly in the 1930's) and the brothers bought the building at 2016 East Carson Street. When Harry and Sam passed away in the 1970's, Harry's son Alan, continued the business until 1996, when he sold it.
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