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Iron Shears
AB/B/73 Iron Shears
Iron Shears
Iron Shears

AB/B/73 Iron Shears

Date13th -14th Century
Object NameShears
Mediumiron
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
DimensionsBlade Surviving: Length: 8.8 cm, Length: 10.1 cm
Handle Surviving: Length: 9 cm
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDMS003724
About MeThese shears were used for cutting and trimming in the medieval period, possibly in the tailoring industry.
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