993.1177.1: Shears, Plaster

Additional Images

993.1177.1: Shears, Plaster.
Image No. 1358 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

STILLE's plaster shears for 2 hands. Bulb handles, lower ridged blade fits into upper casing, formed by two narrow edges joined to make rectangle. 'SKLARCHROMEUSA' stamped into handle shaft, '36' stamped into lower blade and '36 S' at opening of hinge. Bolt missing.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.1177.1
Collection: Orthopaedics

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 39 cm
  • Width: 8.5 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • chrome plate,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Sklar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Owner: Dr. N.M. Arnott