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Bandage Scissors

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1914-1918

GUSN

GUSN-26445

Description

Steel scissors with red painted finger holes. Red, white and blue silk ribbons tied in bow around finger holes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scissors
steel (alloy)
Shears, Medical
Scissors, Bandage
Scissors, Bandage

Associated Events

World War I

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.19.3

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