Scissors

Manufacturer Wester Bros. (German (Solingen, Germany), 1904 - 1967)

Date1900

OriginGermany

MediumSteel

Dimensions4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal

Credit LineGift of Katy Siedel. In the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number94.2.1

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

CultureGerman

MarkingsOne side has an anchor with an arrow and star running through the anchor, the other side reads "WESTER BROS. GERMANY. A small brass screw right below the finger holders on same side.

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