Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Razor and accessories in case
Object Number:
INV.7746a-f
Date:
1907-1920
Medium:
Leather, metal, plastic, cardboard
Dimensions:
Case (closed): 1 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 3/4 in. (4.4 x 15.9 x 1.9 cm)
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inside of case: "DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. / NEW YORK, U.S.A."
stamped: on either side of blade mount: "PAT. U.S.A. MAY 28/07. / AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
printed: on front, sides, and back of blade box: "DURHAM DUPLE
Description:
Folding razor with imitation ivory handle and metal blade mount; in black leather case with snap closure along with one blade with a row of teeth on either long side, one plain blade, an empty blade box, and a calling card.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
