Razor, Safety
2019.035.001
from the collection of
Creation Date
1941 – 1945Dimensions
1.25 in. H x 1.5 in W x 3.25 in. L
Razor measurements
1 in H x 3.4 in W x 1.75 in D
Box measurements
Description
Razor, Safety: Safety razor distributed by the American Red Cross during World War II. The razor (2019.035.001a) is made out or red and amber-colored plastics. There are no razor blades included. In small print on the bottom of the razor's handle the following words are visible in the plastic: "PLASTICS BY DILLON BECK U.S.A."The razor is contained within a small cardboard box (2019.035.001b). On two sides of the box are printed the words "GIFT OF THE/AMERICAN RED CROSS/NOT TO BE SOLD."