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Subiaco Museum > Records

LADY'S SAFETY RAZOR, PLUS EXTRA BLADES IN TIN

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c. 1930

Overview

Lady's shaver in tin container - 'Made in England'- marked 'The Laurel', circa 1930. Lady's Boudoir Safety Razor. Cardboard packet containing extra blade, made in Sheffield, England.

Historical information

A lady's shaver for removingl hair from legs. The shaver was in a tin container. 'Made in England' marked 'The Laurel', circa 1930. Lady's Boudoir Safety Razor. Cardboard packet containing extra blade. Made in Sheffield, England.

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cwa-org-43-1990.272a-d

Item type

Keywords

Domestic - Bathroom

Cancer Foundation Of W.A

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

A lady's shaver from the home of local residents, the Lipfert family.

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