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Trimmer, Wick

Object Name:
Trimmer, Wick
Object ID:
1966.030.82
Creator:
Barnard, W.S.Toolmaker
Description:
Wick Trimmer, Cast-iron and steel, scissor-type. Cast-iron handles with finger loops on ends. Shafts have double bends in them. Blade pieces are riveted to cast handles. Screw-type pivot for blades. Riveted solid fence along edge of right-hand blade. Right-hand blade has beveled cutting edge on bottom surface. Left-hand's blade is beveled along top surface. Stamped information on left-hand blade. Three lines: "...W. B. BARN... / --PATD-- / DEC 27TH 1864".
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
H-1.2 W-1.9 L-5.7 inches
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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