Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Razor in case in box: initials T.E.B.
Object Number:
INV.11726
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Steel, ivory, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
case: 6 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 3.2 cm )
razor (folded): 6 1/8 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 15.6 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on metal plate attached to handle: "TEB"
stamped: on blade: "R. WATIF" and "PATENT TEMPERED STEEL"
Description:
Folding tempered steel razor; ivory handle with monogram "TEB" inscribed on metal plate; in brown paiper mâché case with molded design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Katherine W. Bohr
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
