Razor, Straight

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Name/Title

Razor, Straight

Entry/Object ID

2011.008.0001

Description

A straight razor with metal blade and black handle/case. The blade is rectangular and has an arm that ends in a thumb piece used to open the razor. The blade is engraved: "Henry Clay 1844." The case is made of a black thermoplastic material. The two sides and the blade are held together with brass rivets. The blade is stamped: "MANUFACTURED BY W. GREAVES AND SONS SHEAF WORKS." The razor is stored in a black cardboard box that was made for another razor.