Scissors
Object number2018.99.1
Date1930-1939
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionPair of silver metal sewing scissors. Oval finger holes with S-shaped shaft; at base of one shaft is threaded bolt with decorative nut screwed onto it. Short tapered blades. Each blade has retangular notch cut-out.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Closed): 4.625 × 2 × 0.25 in. (11.7 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm)Height x Width x Depth (Open): 2.625 × 5.25 × 0.25 in. (6.7 × 13.3 × 0.6 cm)
Historical NotesThese scissors belonged to donor Joseph D'Andrea's mother, Candida D'Andrea, and he recalled her using them to cut button holes on shirts; when the family lived in Italy, she made most of her sons' clothing.
Previous owner
Candida D'Andrea
Related person
Joseph F. D'Andrea
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