Scissors Collection (#22)

Small boy having a haircut
A boy squeals as a pair of scissors is applied to his fringe - the horrors of a home haircut!

Yorick & the Grisette
LAURENCE STERNE Sternes alter ego Yorick in his novel, Sentimental Journey, in his encounter with the Grisette

Dryden / Fashion Ad / 91
Advertisement portraying a lady, very much resembling Hello, cutting the fashions of the field

Symbolic cutting of pigtails in Shanghai, China
At Shanghai, 500 young men voluntarily relinquish their traditional pigtails, symbolising a new modernising spirit in China

Caxton / Third Pawn
THE THIRD PAWN - who stands before the Bishop and represents a clerk

Paquin / Couturier / Fantasi
PAQUIN Prince of the French couturiers

Shoemaker / 1647 / Broadside
A shoemaker. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Knife Grinder in Paris
A man grinding knives and scissors in Paris

Knife Grinder in London
Knives and scissors to grind? : a knife grinder hard at work in a London street sharpening a cleaver for a customer

Fashions of 1814
Three women in walking dress from 1814. One lady holds a pair of scissors - perhaps her outfit is all her own work?

Tailor Measuring / 1770
A tailor measures the length of a gentlemans coat with a tape measure while his colleagues sew; the cat is very interested in a plate of fish brought in by a boy

Receipt / March Finchley
The subscription ticket for the March to Finchley

French Censor
LE CENSEUR

Alcott / Women - 18
Jos sacrifice : she has her hair cut short

Scissors to Grind
Mr J Lee pushes his barrow through the London streets, offering to sharpen your scissors and all kinds of cutlery

Pyne - Knife Grinder
THE KNIFE GRINDER trundles his wheel from street to street, calling out to housewives and servants to bring out their knives and scissors for him to sharpen

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Scissors, the unsung heroes of craftsmanship and creativity. From various shoemaking tools to tailoring essentials, they have been an indispensable part of our lives for centuries. In 1919, Needham, Veall and Tyzack Ltd. , Eye Witness Works, Cutlery Manufacturers showcased their exceptional craftsmanship through a range of high-quality scissors. Meanwhile, John Pound & Co's 1913 advert highlighted how their cases were perfect companions for these essential tools. Even in the engineering world, scissors found their place as Mr Richard Angier and Mr Andrew Usborne proudly displayed U A Engineering's innovative designs. And who can forget fashion icon Mary Quant? With her new collection taking shape before our eyes, it was the precise snip of a scissor that added those finishing touches to her creations. But scissors aren't limited to professional use alone; they have also made appearances in art and literature. Ruth Koser-Michaels' watercolor depicted the classic tale of "The Wolf and the Seven Kids, " where a pair of menacing scissors played a pivotal role. H. L Oakley's Victorian Christmas painting captured the festive spirit with delicate scissor-cut decorations adorning homes. And let's not overlook everyday utility. The retro large multi-tool folding pocket knife fork S combined several handy tools into one compact package – including trusty scissors. Even during World War I haircut cartoons or Ethel Parkinson's heartwarming illustration titled "Mending Day, " we see how ordinary moments are intertwined with this humble tool. Whether it be cutting fabrics or shaping memories, scissors hold immense power within their blades. They bring joy to happy families while effortlessly slicing through life’s challenges.