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Straight Razor

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-45398

Description

A hinged straight razor with a steel blade and an ivory handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

razors
steel (alloy)
ivory (tooth component)
Product, Shaving
Razor
Razor, Straight
Razor, Straight

Inscription

"Joseph Elliot's/ Best Silver Steel/ Sheffield, Eng" (Engraved on the blade)

Additional Identification Number

1952.97A

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. G. Marshall Lindley

Accession Number

1952.97.1

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