Straight Razor

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Straight Razor

Entry/Object ID

2011.275.1

Description

Foldable straight razor with wooden handle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Pacific Flow and Steel Company

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Time period is an estimate.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Base of blade

Transcription

PACIFIC FLOW & STEEL CO / S F / MADE IN GERMANY

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Label

Location

Handle of blade

Transcription

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Other side of the base of the blade

Transcription

MARK

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

There is more etched on this side, but the rust has obscured it. "MARK" is the only visible portion.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Razor, Straight

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Razor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Product, Shaving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hair Care Objects

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

950B

Dimensions

Width

7/8 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for when razor is folded.

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair