Razor, Electric

Name/Title

Razor, Electric

Entry/Object ID

59.11.9

Description

Pink Lady Sunbeam Electric Shaver. (a) Razor. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 3" diameter. Description: pink plastic circular case; gold circle with leaf design in center; double razor head at top; one side for shaving legs and one side for underarms; clear plastic razor head guard; electric cord attachment at bottom. (b) Electric Cord. Material: plastic, metal. Description: white cord attaches to shaver; two prong plug in. (c) Brush. Material: metal, textile. Size: 3" L. Description: twisted metal wire handle; white bristles on end. (d) Storage Box. Material: paper. Size: 1 1/2" x 4" x 4". Description: light blue cardboard box with lid; gold print on top: "Lady Sunbeam Shavemaster"; blue print on side: "Model LS Pink"; blue velvet interior; paper instructions at bottom.

Context

Lady Sunbeam razor manufacturing began in 1955 with model LS1, which came in six different colors and was called Lady Sunbeam. In 1957 two improved models (LS2 and LS3) were introduced. The shaving system was a rather simple double trimmer.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Razor, Electric

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Razor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Product, Shaving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hair Care Objects

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

September 14, 2011

Update Date

November 21, 2024