Razor box
Gillette Safety Razor Co.
Category
Toiletry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, silk, velvet and linen
Measurements
40 x 53 mm; 91 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14339
Summary
A leather box lined with purple silk and velvet, for shaving equipment. Damaged lid has been repaired with a linen strip. The contents comprise a Gillette safety razor and a total of sixteen razor blades in two razor blade boxes with lids.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Gillette Safety Razor Co., manufacturer