Textile Tool - Buttonhole Cutter

From Madison Historical Society

1900 – 1910 (Date manufactured/created)

Metal (Steel Brass)

This scissor-shaped tailor's tool was used to cut buttonholes of various sizes by using the rotating adjustment opposite the cutting blade. Stamped "forged Steel" on the inside of one handle.

Donated by George Vogeler
© Madison Historical Society (photo credit Bob Gundersen)

Accession/ID Number 59.2

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