Scissors
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Scissors

TitleScissors
Datec. 1770 18th century
Mediumgilt metal
ClassificationMiscellaneous
OriginEngland, 18th century England
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineScissors, c. 1770. England, 18th century. Gilt metal. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.313.a
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Scissors” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1770. It is executed in gilt metal and classified as miscellaneous. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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