Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Razor in case
Object Number:
INV.7743a-c
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, paint, cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Case: 6 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm )
Overall (razor open): 9 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (23.5 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Marks:
stamped: on one side of blade: "ERN"
stamped: on other side of blade: "C. Friedr. Ern / Wald Germany / Highest Award"
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and ivory handle with carved and painted floral motif; in rectangular case made of cardboard covered with dark brown textured paper, with slide-on lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
