Barber Strop

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Barber Strop

Entry/Object ID

2011.598

Description

Two long, leather straps that are attached at the top, with leather handles at each end. At the top, where the straps attach, there is a metal piece with a metal hook that opens and closes.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Unable to determine specific date or manufacturer for this strap, but matches designs that were popular in the early 1900s.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of straps (both sides)

Transcription

QUICK SERVICE WARRANTED

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Label

Location

Handle of straps (both)

Transcription

HIGH QUALITY [unintelligible word with arrow through it]

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Strop

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sharpener, 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 Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

582

Dimensions

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

26-1/4 in

Material

Leather, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair