Shaving Kit

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Shaving Kit

Entry/Object ID

77.110.1a-c

Description

Turned round box with lid. Base divided into two semi-circular sections. One section with removable pewter liner. Incised line around top edge, double incised line on base. Narrow decorative cross-hatched band around base. Lid projects slightly beyond rim and has decorative circle on top. Pewter-lined section used for mustache wax. Brass ring attached to rim with mirror inside.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

77.110.1.a-c

Dimensions

Height

1-7/8 in

Diameter

4-1/8 in

Material

Wood, Glass, Pewter, Brass