Razor, steel with horn handle

Made:
1701-1870

Razor, steel with horn handle, folding, English, 1701-1870

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610595
Materials:
blade, steel and handle, horn
Measurements:
closed: length 102 mm
width 28 mm
height 15 mm
type:
razor

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