Celluloid Handle for Straight Razor

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Description:

The “REAL / RED POINT / RAZOR” inscription indicates that this celluloid handle was made by (or for) the Utica Knife and Razor Co. of Utica, N.Y. This firm was established in 1920 by the Mailman brothers, Joseph and Abraham.

Ref: “Joseph Mailman, 88, Head of Philanthropy,” New York Times (July 10, 1990), p. B8.

Date Made: 1880-1910ca. 1880-1910

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Celanese Plastics Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CH.334321.2Accession Number: 310799Catalog Number: 334321.2

Object Name: Celluloid Handle for Straight Razor

Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 5 3/4 in x 5/8 in; .635 cm x 14.605 cm x 1.5875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-ed71-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_2780

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