Potts-Smith Scissors
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
Sharp And Smith
Dateca. 1890
Mediummetal
Dimensions7 × 2 × 1/4 in. (17.8 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts
Object numberPC1999.87.18
DescriptionThis object is a pair of specialized surgical scissors. It has relatively long shanks with a box hinge located towards the tip of the object. The blades are short and have blunted tips, and are curved upwards from the shanks at a slight angle. "HANNETT" is written on one side of the shanks, while"SHARP & SMITH" is written on the opposite side. A mild amount of rust is visible on one side of the hinge of the object.On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1950
ca. 1950
