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Subiaco Museum > Records

RAZOR BLADES: LADY'S, NYMPH, IN BOX

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c. 1955

Overview

'Nymph' lady's razor in green plastic box together with two wrapped razor blades. The handle and blade holder are stored as two pieces. The green plastic box and its contents are contained in a cardboard box marked 'Nymph' with an image of a woman with her arms up. Also a sealed packet of 5 razor blades. This razor was probably used for shaving under arms and legs. From the home of Mrs Marie King of 18 Rupert Street, Subiaco.

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cwa-org-43-2005.115.2

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Nymph -Made in England by Souplex Ltd, Morecombe

Keywords

Domestic - Bathroom

ADAMSON, Pamela

Photographed 2023

Year

c. 1955

Statement of significance

Example of lady's shaving razor

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