Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Set of (7) razors in case with key
Object Number:
INV.7640a-j
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Steel, plastic, leather, satin, velvet, brass
Dimensions:
case: 1 1/2 x 7 x 3 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 17.8 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped in gold: on satin lining of lid: "JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY / CORPORATE MARK / 6 NORFOLK ST SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND"
stamped: on five of the blades: "JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / *+CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / No 6 NORFOLK STREET / SH
Description:
Set of seven folding razors with steel blades and dark brown plastic handles, five with blades inscribed with the name of one of the days of the week (original to set), and two replacements without such inscriptions; in rectangular, red leather covered case with rounded corners, lid with brass hardware and key, and fitted interior with blue velvet and satin lining; initials "G. P. H." stamped in gold on top of lid.
Gallery Label:
This is one of two sets of razors belonging to New York City resident Gerardus Post Herrick (1873-1955) donated to N-YHS by his widow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerardus Post Herrick, 1957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
