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1961.10.5B

Scissors. Made from iron, the two blades are secured via a nail just above the handles, which were created by bending the metal back in on itself. [ASh [OPS move] 15/2/2017]


1961.10.5B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Scissors. Made from iron, the two blades are secured via a nail just above the handles, which were created by bending the metal back in on itself. [ASh [OPS move] 15/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Atlas Mountains Assif Melloul Valley
Cultural groups
Ait Haddidu Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
1960
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1961
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Nailed, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 67 mm, Length: max 118 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.10.5B

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