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Shaving Set

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Collection Type

  • Household Accessories

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-70227

Description

Tan, ivory; roll out case with seven razors for each day; buckle, strap

Details

Descriptive Terms

sets (groups)
celluloid (cellulosic)
leather
metal
Leather
Celluloid
Unidentified Metal
SET, SHAVING

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Last, Joseph (Maker)
Drew & Co. (Manufacturer)
Possibly George Butler & Co. (Manufacturer)
Joseph Rodgers & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

London, England; England; Sheffield, England

Dimensions

2 x 7 x 2.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2638

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