Title

Men's Straight Razor, Credit River, 1900

Creation Date

1900 – 1930

Description

Men's straight razor. The razor is metal with a black plastic handle/cover. Seen at each end of the cover are small brass pins. The pins at one end secure the razor to the cover. The razor pivots to open/close. Set within the pins on the opposite side of the cover is a small white rubber stopper. Etched in large letters on one side of the blade is "Queen 5/8." Maker's information is also etched on the blade. Seen embossed on one side of the cover is "Queen." Included with the razor is the official manufacturer's box. The box is cardboard covered with red linen. Stamped in black on the box is "Henry Sears & Son/1865/Extra ground & Mfd. in Germany/Queen 5/8 inch/Warranted/$3.00 each."

Geographic Notes

Germany