Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Luce Center
Blade sharpening strap
Title
Blade sharpening strap
Object name
Razor-strop
Date
1870-1920
Medium
Leather, textile, metal, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 15 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 39.7 x 6.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Razor-strop consisting of a leather strap stitched at either end to a textile strap backing; with two black painted metal handles, one with a small ring that swivels.
Object Number
INV.7742
Marks
stamped: on one end of leather strap: "50" inside a wreath
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
