Razorblade case
Gillette Safety Razor Co.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Velvet
Measurements
102 x 51 mm
Place of origin
Canada
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Ormesby Hall, Redcar and Cleveland
NT 708912
Summary
A drab cloth paper covered metal case with Gillette and a gilt border stamped on the lid and with purple velvet lining. Stamped on the underside of the lid in gold TRADE Gillette MARK/KNOWN THE WORLD OVER and containing 14 razor blades.
Provenance
Pennyman collection devised in October 1961 to The National Trust under the terms of Col. J.B.W. Pennyman's will.
Marks and inscriptions
TRADE Gillette MARK/KNOWN THE WORLD OVER (Stamped on the underside of the lid in gold)
Makers and roles
Gillette Safety Razor Co.