Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Razor in case
Object Number:
INV.7637a-c
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Case: 6 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (razor open): 10 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (25.4 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Marks:
relief: on front of case: "WADE & BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" above "B" in a circle, an arrow, and a croix formée
engraved: on edge of blade: "Sunday"
stamped: on blade: "IBBOTSON / BROTHERS & Co / SHEFFIELD"
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and ivory handle in rectangular, dark brown papier-mâché case with slide-on lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
