Straight razor with yellow plastic handle
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 6.125 inches (15.557 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm)
overall: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
Archival History
The razor was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Howard Nash, the nephew of Sam Gasson.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Howard Nash
Scope and Content
Straight razor, one of several, used by Sam Gasson.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Straight edge razor (a) that folds into a yellow plastic handle. Dimensions are of razor blade closed inside handle. The razor is housed inside a cardboard box (b) with lid (c).
On razor and on box: "Best Qual. Silver Steel." The box (b) also has a label with the inscription, "This razor is guaranteed to be handforged & handground. It is set ready for use & will give perfect satisfaction."
Genre
- Personal Equipment and Supplies
- Object