Jordan collapsible straight razor in black imitation leather traveling case, c. 1900

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Jordan collapsible straight razor in black imitation leather traveling case, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.80

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.80 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C - 1900 Object: Straight razor and case. Description: Collapsible straight razor with chrome plated blade. Blade signed "A. J. Jordan Sheffield, England". Blade housed in sheath of black colored celluloid. Imitation black leather traveling case signed "A. J. Jordan East India Works". Size: Case L - 6 inches. History of Object: Straight razor that belonged to Frederick Toye, early resident of the East end of Alameda. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993