How Sharp Is The History Of Scissors? with Teresa Collenette
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
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The Scissors, I'm Not Going to Talk About Ugly Things Here.
In the early 1800s, scissor makers in england were creating intricate designs. They became more of a household essential as mass production went on. But there was still room for hand embellishment so they weren't totally an finished. And if you ever get to go to sheffield, and which is the kind of home of scissors in england, very much so. There's a wonderful museum with ceremonial scissors and just crazy designs. So well worth the look.
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