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Sheep shears

United States

1900-1940

Measurements

13-3/8 in x 3-1/2 in x 1-1/2 in

Materials

Steel

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2020.101

Condition Notes

The shears are rusted.

Provenance

Found in collections.

Comments

Shears of this design have been in use for centuries.  The date of these shears can be estimated by the two modern rivets holding the two halves together.