2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
Artist/Maker: W. B.

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Hair Grooming

Hair Grooming
Object name 
Hair Grooming
Date 
1907-1930
Medium 
Metal, paper, wood
Dimensions 
6 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description 
This black cardboard case holds a folding razor. The case is stamped "Lion Brand/ Manufactured by/ Yankee Cutlery Co./ No. 601/ Each Razor Magnetized/ Price $2.50".
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.821
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.