Hair cutting razor with case

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

523

Description

Hair cutting razor made like a straight razor. Off white plastic or composite handle. Blade has teeth like a comb with a blade held between. On one side of blade "DURHAM DOMINO". On shank "MADE IN U.S.A.". On shank "PAT. U.S.A. MAY 28, 07. AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES". Razor is in red Leatherette case with snap closure. In case are two pockets. One pocket has blades wrapped in paper and instructions on how to use razor. On the outside of the other pocket in gold letters is "DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. NEW YORK, U.S.A.".

Acquisition

Accession

Source or Donor

Garney, James W.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1907

Material

Metal, Leather