scissors, fabric
Object
Accession Number
2008.005.276Description
Sterling silver embroidery scissors, the handles elaborately decorated in floral, acanthus and beadwork motifs, the left handle repaired in two places, the steel blades stamped with a "U" and a "B", a small round disc on lower handle with the same marks stamped "Fine Sterling", one scissor blade stamped "Germany".Narrative
These scissor were made by the firm, Unger Brothers, which operated in Newark, New Jersey, USA from 1896 to 1915.History of Use
UnknownDate
1896 – 1915Dimensions
8.5 x 4 cmMaterial
Metal, silver; Metal, steelTechnique
Embossed; RepoussedInscription
Fine Sterling U B
Country of Origin
United States of America; Germany