Scissors
Manufacturer / Maker
Dietrich W. Kolbe
(1824/5 - 1878)
Used byUsed by
M. L. Amick
(1843 - 1904)
Date1863-65
Mediumsteel
Dimensions5 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (12.7 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock
Object numberPC2002.26.11
DescriptionMedical scissors made of steel. Small patches of tarnish are found in certain areas. The handles have openings for one finger on each side. Scissors used in the medical field were used to access the working area, cutting away clothing, sutures, and skin.
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