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Sheep Shears
c. 1890 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A tool that has two scissor like cutting edges at one end and a curved bow at the other end.
Historical information
The shears have been fashioned from the one piece of iron and were used to cut wool from a sheep and dags from the sheep's bottom. The tool is held by hand immediately behind the two scissors and when the scissors are squeezed together the blades will cut wool or dags, the flexible bow/spring handle forces the blades apart after each squeeze.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1986.64
Item type
Objects
Material
Iron
Width
11.5000 cm
Height or length
28.5000 cm
Depth
4 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the cutting edge of one of the blades is etched "COMBINATION", "UTS ?", "SHEFFIELD"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Public location
Last modified
Saturday, 15 August, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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