shears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17438
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV979.50.65
- Description
- Shears, for pruning. Made by Seymour Smith & Son of Oakville, Connetticutt, USA. The handles open on a spring but can be locked with a loop and stud to keep them closed. The shears are painted black.
- Object History
- Donor owned Stewart's Cartage & Fuel Supply (1910-1978) on 3870 East Hastings, Burnaby. He was involved in local politics in Burnaby North, as well as the North Burnaby Board of Trade and the Joint Community Ratepayers Association.
- Marks/Labels
- "SEYMOUR SMITH & SON / OAKVILLE, CONN. / U.S.A."stamped in the side of the shears
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Connecticut
- Site/City Made
- Oakville