Crane Shaped Embroidery Scissors and Punch Tool in Wooden Box unusual South Dakota in the 1970s

South Dakota in the 1970s

1967) manages to feel totally cartoonish (I keep thinking it is actually going to start signing and dancing) but also pretty classy

what a  charming little set he makes

I believe it dates to the first half of the 20th century

Crane Shaped Embroidery Scissors and Punch Tool in Wooden Box unusual South Dakota in the 1970sA charming and useful set of tools to add to the sewing kit! I believe these vintage crane or stork shaped shears and punch tool were specifically designed for embroidery, though certainly would be useful for all sorts of detail oriented tasks. Plus, they are great looking, and fit neatly into their own little wooden box. I believe they are made of cast brass. Scissors measure 6 1 4" long x 2 1 2" wide x 3 16" deep. Punch measures 6 1 2" long x 1 3 4"