Scissors (with embroidered holder), as used by Gladys Aylward to remove foot bindings

One pair of scissors (as owned by Gladys Aylward) that are enclosed within an embroidered holder. Note that these scissors were used by Gladys Aylward to cut and remove the bindings on female children's feet during her duties as a local foot inspector in Yangcheng.

Archive & Special Collections MS 291571/08/07 Restrictions apply

Date(s) of creation: n.d.
Level: File
Format: Archive           
Main author: Aylward; Gladys (1902-1970); missionary
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005742/00001
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: One pair of scissors (as owned by Gladys Aylward) that are enclosed within an embroidered holder. Note that these scissors were used by Gladys Aylward to cut and remove the bindings on female children's feet during her duties as a local foot inspector in Yangcheng.
Main author: Aylward; Gladys (1902-1970); missionary
Extent: 1 box - 1 object with enclosure: L13.5cm x W8cm
Admin history: For further historical context to these items, please also see 'Memories of Gladys Aylward' by Reverend Patrice Sessions (Reference: MS 291571/09/01).
Access status: Restrictions apply
Access conditions: As artefacts are fragile, please request permission from Archivist to view them.
Language: English
File number: 7
Physical description: Fragile
Finding aids: Handlist available
Copies: Digital images available.
Related material: 'Memories of Gladys Aylward' by Reverend Patrice Sessions (SOAS Reference: MS 291571/09/01)
Format: Archive           

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