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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Mens Travel Shaving Set

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Gillette

c. 1916

Overview

Brass mens travel shaving set containing 2 shaving soap containers, 2 razor blade containers, 1 7 o'clock slotted blade double edged, 1 double edged razor.
Velvet lined case.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2022.211

Item type

Material

Velvet (Fabric Weave)

Width

95 mm

Height or length

155 mm

Depth

40 mm

Themes

Inscriptions and markings

Inside lid of case;
MADE IN U.S.A
TRADE Gillette MARK
KNOWN THE WORLD OVER

Base plate of razor;
TRADE Gillette MARK
MADE IN U.S.A

Lid of blade container;
TRADE Gillette MARK
KNOWN THE WORLD OVER

Keywords

Place made

United States

Year

c. 1916

Busselton Historical Society

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