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Description:

After 23 years working for the Kampfe Brothers, Jerry Reichard established the Gem Cutlery Company in 1898. Its first product, the Gem Safety Razor, was similar to the Star Razor, but soon outpaced it in sales.

Date Made: ca. 1938

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of J. Harry DuBois

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.0410.08Catalog Number: 1984.0410.08Accession Number: 1984.0410

Object Name: Bakelite Box for Gem RazorUrea Plastic Box for Gem Razor

Measurements: overall: 29 mm x 102 mm x 51 mm; 1 1/8 in x 4 in x 2 inoverall: 1 5/16 in x 4 in x 2 in; 3.33375 cm x 10.16 cm x 5.08 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e606-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_810

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