Straight Razor
Object/Artifact
Straight razor with case. Steel blade with flat notched tip and curved end. Curved tortoise shell handle Black pasteboard case with impressed diamond design on one side, and manufacturer on the other. Interior is lavender.
77.100.7.a-c
Genesee Country Village and Museum
M.J. Higgins
19th Century
Sheffield
England
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Europe
Manufacturer's Mark
Blade
(On blade): Silver combined with teel manufactured by M.J. Higgins Sheffield. Prince Albert Royal Patent Razor. (At end of blade): Manufactured by M.J. Higgins Sheffield. (On Case): Manufactured by M.J. Higgins Sheffield Real H & S (these two letters are encircled) Razor
Razor - Opened
3/4 in
9-3/4 in
Box
1-3/8 in
8 in
Steel
Brass
Tortoise shell
Pasteboard