From:Canowindra Historical Museum

Name/TitlePinking shears

About this objectPinking shears with original box.

Pinking shears cut with a zigzag or sawtooth pattern. They are used for cutting woven fabrics to reduce fraying of cut edges.

MakerSurmanco Ltd

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeSheffield, England

Medium and MaterialsMetal, cardboard

Inscription and MarksOn the bottom, handwritten "Mrs G M Wilkinson 13 Belmore St, Canowindra"

MeasurementsW: 165mm
D: 60mm
H: 20mm

Object TypeHandicrafts

Object numberSH1991-2934

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