Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Razor in case
Object Number:
INV.7749a-c
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Steel, plastic, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Case: 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in. (16.5 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm)
Overall (razor open): 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (24.1 x 3.8 x 1 cm)
Marks:
relief: on front of case: "WADE & BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD" above "B" in a circle, an arrow, and a croix formée
etched: on blade: "Gentleman's Razor No. 1" and "WADE & BUTC[HER] / SHEFFIELD ENG[LAND]" with three marks described above
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and dark brown plastic handle in rectangular, dark brown papier-mâché case with slide-on lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
