Safety Razor

Object/Artifact

Swedish American Museum

2024.17.6_Side1

Name/Title

Safety Razor

Entry/Object ID

2024.17.6

Description

Gem Micromatic-brand single edge open comb safety razor with grooved metal handle. Bottom of handle twists to open razor compartment. Contains a Duridium/Gem-brand razor. Dated to late 1920s/early 1930s.

Context

Belonged to Adolph Gunnar Mauritz Nilssen.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.17

Acquisition Method

Found in collection

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside razor compartment

Transcription

"Gem Micromatic / Trademark"

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Underside of razor compartment

Transcription

"Made in U.S.A. / Pat. Nos 17380-1773614"

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Razor compartment and handle

Dimension Description

Razor compartment

Width

1-11/16 in

Length

1 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Adolph Gunnar Mauritz Nilssen