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Curvfit Razor

Curvfit Razor

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Description
Curvfit was one of the first razors to market to women. It is curved to allow for female countour. It has a short handle, typical of razors for women in the 1910s-1940s.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
razor
personal hygiene product
razor, designed for women
date made
20th century
maker
Curvfit Razor Company, Inc.
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
metal (product material)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 1.905 cm x 9.525 cm x 5.715 cm
ID Number
1980.0698.194
accession number
1980.0698
catalog number
1980.0698.194
Credit Line
Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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Comments

Sorry to say, but this is a very poor example of the beautiful Curvfit Woman's Razor. I have one that seems to have been used, but is in shiny perfect gold-plate, very good condition. The box shows some aging, bit it too is in good condition and has instructions and a pamphlet inside along with a blue flannel bag for the razor and a box of razorblades with only 2 left in it, a sign that it was used.

Allan Kleban

Wed, 2019-05-01 10:43

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