Safety Razor

Object/Artifact

Swedish American Museum

2024.17.5_Side1

Name/Title

Safety Razor

Entry/Object ID

2024.17.5

Description

Gem Razor-brand safety razor with plastic cream-colored handle and silver top. Contains a Duridium/Gem-brand razor. Dated to 1940s.

Context

Belonged to Adolph Gunnar Mauritz Nilssen.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.17

Acquisition Method

Found in collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Either side of handle

Transcription

"G" in a circle

Notes

Gem Razor brand

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside razor compartment

Transcription

"Made in the U.S.A. / Gem Razor"

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Razor blades, Shaving equipment, Shaving, Grooming equipment, Personal grooming, Hygiene, Toilet (Grooming)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Razor compartment and handle

Length

3-11/16 in

Dimension Description

Razor compartment

Width

1-5/8 in

Length

1-3/8 in

Material

Metal, Plastic

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Adolph Gunnar Mauritz Nilssen