Straight Razor and Box

Name/Title

Straight Razor and Box

Entry/Object ID

CK.0002

Description

Square-point bladed folding straight razor, steel blade and resin handle, cardboard box.

Use

Shaving facial hair.

Context

Belonged to militant union organizer Frank Keeney.

Collection

Household Goods

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Charles B Keeney

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Peter J. Michels Inc.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

shank

Transcription

Peter J. Michels | Brooklyn, N.Y. | Made In Germany

Notes

illustration of bell with arrow

Type

Inlay

Location

handle

Transcription

SPEAR

Type

Embossing

Location

on cardboard box

Transcription

Peter J. Michels | Brooklyn, N.Y. | Made In Germany

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

steel, plastic/acrylic/resin?

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Exhibition, encased

Category

Exhibit

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Family Heirloom

Notes

belonged to union organizer Frank Keeney

Exhibitions

Exhibition

The Paint Creek & Cabin Creek Strikes

Notes

Frank Keeney personal effects case