Razor and case; Joseph Rodgers & Sons; CT83.1568n
Razor and case
About this objectRazor and case; a cut-throat razor with a handle of black plastic. Made in Sheffield by Joseph Rodgers & Sons. The two-part case is made from black cardboard and bears faint printed markings: "KROPP".
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Place MadeEurope, United Kingdom, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
Medium and Materials
processed material, metal
processed material, synthetic, plastic
processed material, paper, cardboard
Engraved on the razor: "JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / No 6 NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD" and "REAL OLD ENGLISH RAZOR"
Printed on case: "KROPP..."
cast
Techniqueengraved
Techniqueprinted
Measurements
h 20mm x l 175mm x w 37mm (case)
Small
public aspects of medicine, public health. hygiene. preventive medicine, personal health and hygiene
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object numberCT83.1568n
Rights CommentsThis object is from
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The scales on this razor are actually made from black horn and not plastic.