Title
Safety RazorCreation Date
1928
1935Dimensions
3.5 in H x 1.813 in W x 1 in L Other (see measurement notes)
Razor
1.188 in H x 2 in W x 4.313 in L Containers
1.563 in L Other (see measurement notes)
Blade
Accessory
Blade
Strop
Instruction pamphletMaker's Mark
Autostrop Safety Razor Co.Description
A gold-plated Valet Model C Auto-Strop safety razor produced by the Autostrop Safety Razor Co. Touted as "The "Million Dollar" Razor" on the box, the razor set was part of a promotional campaign by McKesson & Robbins. The campaign advertised that the set would be given free to those who purchased a tube of McKesson's Shaving Cream. The razor set comes with the razor, blade, strop, and instruction pamphlet.
Related People and Organizations
Autostrop Safety Razor Co.
McKesson Corp.