Relic from Franklin's Northwest Passage expedition

Made:
1800-1845 in England
maker:
Unknown
Razor, iron, blade only, relic from Franklin expedition

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Razor, iron, blade only, relic from Franklin expedition
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Razor, iron, blade only, relic from Franklin expedition, found in Northwest Territories of Canada, English, 1800-1845

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651470
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
length 136 mm
width 19 mm
type:
razors
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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