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- Spool and Pincushion Holder, 1875-1900 -
- 1875-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Spool and Pincushion Holder, 1875-1900
- Thimble Bucket -
- Collections - Artifact
Thimble Bucket
- Sewing Basket -
- Collections - Artifact
Sewing Basket
- Tailor Shears, 1850-1865 - 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.
- 1850-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Tailor Shears, 1850-1865
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.