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Razor consisting of black painted wood handle (.1a) and metal, detachable blade holder (.1b) contained in small cylindrical tin (.2a) with domed cover (.2b). Canister is silver and printed in black with "The Dime Safety Razor," a product guarantee and an image of the razor. Manufactured by the International Safety Razor Company, New York, New York.
canisters
wood (plant material)
painting (coating)
metal
printing (process)
Product, Shaving
Razor
Razor, Safety
Razor, Safety
"THE DIME SAFETY RAZOR / PATS PENDING / TRADE MARK" and "OUR GUARANTEE / WE WILL / CHEERFULLY / REFUND 10 CTS / UPON THE RE- / TURN TO US OF ANY / UNSATISFACTORY / DIME / SAFETY RAZOR / ADDITIONAL BLADES / 3 FOR 10 CENTS / ASK YOUR / DEALER / INTERNATIONAL SAFETY RAZOR CO. NEW YORK, N.Y." (printed)
Unknown
New York, New York
3 3/8 x 2 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Sarah Moore Field Collection
1998.6069.1AB-.2AB
1907-1930 (1907 patent date.)
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