Paperweight
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
metal, celluloid
Dimensions:
2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny turtle paperweight is made of brass-colored metal with a clip on celluloid top that reads "Surry Lumber/ Company/ North Carolina Pine/ Union Trust Bldg./ Baltimore, Md.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.385
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48217
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1907-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper, wood
Dimensions:
6 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This black cardboard case holds a folding razor. The case is stamped "Lion Brand/ Manufactured by/ Yankee Cutlery Co./ No. 601/ Each Razor Magnetized/ Price $2.50".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.821
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1907-1930
Medium:
Metal, paper, wood
Dimensions:
2 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This box with a red label holds a folding Durham Duplex Razor and the original paperwork and instructions. The box reads "Durham Demonstrator/ A Working Model of the $5 Durham Duplex Razor".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.820
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This little white cardboard box held 12 Gillette razor blades. It is printed with green designs and a photo lithograph labeled "King Gillette" below the words "Gillette Blades". The sides read "No Stropping" and "No Honing", the back has instructions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.819
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
This wooden block has a slightly abrasive surface for the honing and sharpening of razors. A cardboard case reads "Charles Emerson, Emerson Place, 44 Park St., Charlestown, Mass."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.818
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48200
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal, wood, paper
Dimensions:
12 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
This wooden block has a slightly abrasive surface for the honing and sharpening of razors. A cardboard case reads "Yale's Metallic Hone and Strop".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.817
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48199
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
11 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This metal curling iron has a single narrow prong for tight curls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.816
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
11 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
This metal curling iron has two prongs for making complex curls and a device that crimps and makes waves. The handles are black wood.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.815
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
9 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
This metal hair crimping iron has two prongs for making flat waves and curls that cling to the head, a popular circa 1900 hairstyle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.814
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
48193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
11 x 2 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
This hairbrush hairdryer has a hollow metal head and a wooden handle. It screws apart so hot water can be poured into the brush head to act as a hair dryer. A portion of the box exists that has a diagram with directions for use and reads "The Holland Metal Hair Dryer/ Price $2.00/ Necessary to every lady's toilet/ The Holland Brush Company/ 30-31 No. 40 Wall Street,/ New York, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.813
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
48192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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