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Straight Razor

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-39948

Description

A steel straight razor with a shell handle [.1]. A red cardboard and leather case [.2].

Details

Descriptive Terms

razors
steel (alloy)
acrylic (plastic)
leather
cardboard
Product, Shaving
Razor
Razor, Straight
Razor, Straight

Additional Identification Number

1938.1143a
1938.1143b

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank A. Cummings

Accession Number

1938.1143.1-.2

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