Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Hair Grooming
Object Number:
2002.1.2420
Date:
1852-1900
Medium:
Metal, wood, paper
Dimensions:
13 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.
Description:
This wooden block has four different slightly abrasive surfaces for the honing and sharpening of razors. The cardboard case has a paper label with elaborate designs including cupids and leafy flourishes and reads, in part, "G. Saunder's Metallic Tablet & Razor Strop" with instructions for how to use each honing face. On the handle "G. Saunders'/ Broadway, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
