Strop

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Strop

Entry/Object ID

1972.53.5

Description

Razor strop made of 2 wood strips held apart by the wooden handle and a small wooden block. The interior is lined with fabric. The exterior is leather panels mounted on wood.

Context

Owned by Lemuel Scott of Fletcher, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1972.53

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Transfer

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Linen, Leather

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Scott, Lemuel (1765-1821)

Related Places

Place

Town

Fletcher

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America