Barbasol Razor Blades

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Razor Blades: Barbasol
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Title
Razor Blades: Barbasol
Creation Date
1936 – 1945
Materials

Dimensions

1 in W x 2 in L

Measurements given are for an individual razor blade in its package.

Description
A set of two Barbasol double-edge razor blades. The Barbasol Company was established in 1920 by MIT Professor Frank Shields who created their signature shaving cream in 1919. By 1936 the company had expanded to include razor blades along with their shaving cream and aftershave.
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