Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
Date:
1840-1850
Object Number:
1910.24
Medium:
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Set of (7) razors in case
Object Number:
INV.7639a-h
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Steel, ivory, plastic, leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
case: 1 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 18.4 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found inside case: "GIFT OF / MRS. GERARD POST HERRICK / 1957"
stamped: on six of the blades: "JOHN WATTS / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND" and "EXTRA / HOLLOW GROUND"
stamped: on one of the blades: "H. J. HERSKOVITZ / SHEFF
Description:
Set of seven folding razors, including five with ivory handle and steel blade inscribed with the name of one of the days of the week (original to set), and two replacements, one with ivory handle and one with plastic handle, both without similar inscriptions; in rectangular, red leather covered case with rounded corners, hinged lid with push button release, and fitted interior lined with red satin and velvet.
Gallery Label:
This is one of two sets of razors belonging to New York City resident Gerardus Post Herrick (1873-1955) donated to New-York Historical Society by his widow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerardus Post Herrick, 1957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
