Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2021-8/188
TitleRazor in Case
Date[1900-1949]
Creator NameWilkinson Sword Co.; 1772-; razor and personal care products manufacturer
DescriptionWilkinson safety razor in a metal-encased wooden case. Accompanied by a number of spare blades, two of which are loose in the case, the others in a small sealed envelope marked "Razor Blades". One of the loose blades depicts the name and image of the swordsmith Tom Beasley (1860-1950). Piece of paper with a name and address handwritten in pencil: "Hovenden's/10 Royal Av." Interior of case lined with royal blue velvet stamped with the words: "BY APPOINTMENT/WILKINSON/SWORD/CO./MADE IN ENGLAND" in golden lettering. Lid of case does not close fully.
Extent7 parts
DimensionsRazor: 85mm x 45mm x 35mm
Case: 126mm x 58mm x 40mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameRazor
Case
TermHair Removal -- Instrumentation
Hygiene
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/6170Wilkinson Sword Co.; 1772-; razor and personal care products manufacturer1772-
DS/UK/6171Beasley; Tom (1860-1950); swordsmith1860-1950
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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