Razor (or small pocket knife)

Made:
1701-1860
Razor (or small pocket knife), wooden handle, steel blade

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Razor (or small pocket knife), wooden handle, steel blade
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Razor (or small pocket knife), wooden handle, steel blade, English, 1701-1860

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610626
Materials:
handle, wood and blade, steel
Measurements:
closed: length 77 mm
width 19 mm
height 10 mm
type:
razor

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