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Disposable Razor And Shield

This is a Disposable razor and shield. It was manufactured by The Gillette Safety Razor Company. We acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plastic, steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by David McFadden. It is credited Gift of David McFadden.

Its dimensions are

10.8 x 4.5 x 2 cm (4 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in. )

It has the following markings

GILLETTE in raised letter on handle's sides.

Cite this object as

Disposable Razor And Shield; Manufactured by The Gillette Safety Razor Company (United States); plastic, steel; 10.8 x 4.5 x 2 cm (4 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in. ); Gift of David McFadden; 1991-91-8-a,b

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