Tailor Shears, 1850-1865
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Clothes makers and manufacturers used hefty, long-bladed tailor's shears to cut through thick fabric. In the 19th century, Rochus Heinisch made some of the finest shears in America. He patented several improvements to the bows or handles of shears. His innovative designs reduced fatigue when cutting heavy cloth and made a tailor's job easier.
Clothes makers and manufacturers used hefty, long-bladed tailor's shears to cut through thick fabric. In the 19th century, Rochus Heinisch made some of the finest shears in America. He patented several improvements to the bows or handles of shears. His innovative designs reduced fatigue when cutting heavy cloth and made a tailor's job easier.
Artifact
Shears (Cutting tools)
Date Made
1850-1865
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
67.89.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Width: 4 in
Length: 15 in