Shears
Dublin Core
Title
Shears
Subject
Tools
Description
Iron shears with two long blades and a circular knob at the end of their handle.
Date
Late-Medieval; early 15th century
Contributor
Sebastian Guccione
Rights
Museum of London
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Collection Items
Women shearing sheep
A woman shearing a sheep. From British Library, Harley 1892 f. 27v (c. 1475-1525)
A Tailor
A Tailor, dressed in an orange surcoat, using shears to cut out and shape a coat. From the Hours of the Blessed Virgin Mary, British Library, MS Harley 6563, f. 65.
A Tailor in Action
A tailor working with a woman to tailor her gown. A pair of shears is on the table in front of him, which is often used in the tailoring process.