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City of Armadale - History House > Records

SHEARS, PINKING - RICHARDS SHEFFIELD

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c. 1930 - 1939

Overview

Stainless steel, places for fingers one large, one smaller. Hinged with metal screw. Metal serrated edge on both blades attached by rivets.

Historical information

Originally from Keighley, Yorkshire, in England. Made by Richards Bros of Sheffield, England in the c1930s. Donated and possibly used by the Potterton family.

Scissors were often a important tool in the home how making clothing and Manchester goods. The ability to make these items was important up to the mid 1900s. Before this access to pre made clothing was often limited to people living in cities, large towns or who had access to mail catalogues. Many families had to make their own clothes, sheets and other Manchester goods. The art of sewing was often taught to girls at school as it was seen as an essential skill.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2005.1

Item type

Handcrafts

Material

Steel

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

[MADE BY / Richards / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND] on one side [RADIANT / GOLDEN / AGE / RUSTLESS] on other side

Year

Last modified

Thursday, 1 October, 2026

Completeness

94

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