Name/Title

Box

Entry/Object ID

2015.23.38

Description

Box of double-edge razor baldes belonging to Robert Barnes "Bob" LaForge Jr. (1885-1956), yellow and white paper with red stripe marked "BARFLEX [white lettering on red] / DOUBLE EDGE [red lettering on yellow] and "10 for 10 [cents sign] on right, "MADE IN U.S.A." on left, "UNCONDITIONALLY / GUARANTEED" at top, "SURGICAL / CHROME / STEEL" on bottom, marked "BARFLEX / GROUND HONED AND STROPPED TO A KEEN SHAVING EDGE" on front of blade wrapping, "BARFLEX / TRADE MARK / DOUBLE / EDGE / BLADES," contains five of original 10 blades, manufactured by Barflex, 1/2"h x 2 1/2"w x 1 1/8"d, 1917-1918.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Barflex

Date made

1917 - 1918

Dimensions

Height

1/2 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/8 in