Straight Razor and Case

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2011.275.2

Description

Small straight razor inside a rectangular case with a flower case. Based on research, appears to be missing a handle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Simmons Hardware Company

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Blade

Transcription

THE CELEBRATED / ROYAL / KEEN KUTTER / RAZOR

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

"Razor" is partially obscured by rust, but identification is based on research.

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Base of blade

Transcription

SIMMON / ST. L

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Inscription is mostly obscured by rust, but based on research, should read "SIMMONS HDW. Co. INC. / ST. LOUIS, MO."

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Other side of blade base

Transcription

GERMANY / 419 / W

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Razor, Straight

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Razor

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, 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

950A

Dimensions

Width

5/8 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

For blade.

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

For case

Material

Metal, Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair