Object number
83/126
Creator
Description
Shaving razor with a black handle which also acts as a cover when closed. Inscribed, 'G. JOHNSON'. From Roger Plumb.
This is a steel shaving razor with a black handle which also acts as a cover for the sharp edge of the blade when closed. It is inscribed, 'G. JOHNSON'. It is one of a number of objects donated to MERL by Roger Plumb (object numbers 83/98-83/128).
Physical description
1 razor: metal (steel); ebony [?]; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: RAZOR // Accession number: 83/126 // Classification: PERSONAL Use toilet // Negative number: 60/14462 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Roger Plumb, [...], October 1983 // Store: // Condition: // Recorder, date: // Description: A steel razor with a black plastic(?) handle which also acts as a cover for the sharp edge of the blade when closed. // Inscription: G. JOHNSON // Dimensions: Length: closed 16.0cm. // Associated information: // References:'
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14462.tif - High resolution image
