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On Display: House - Philadelphia Empire Bedroom
Razor
William Greaves & Sons
1775-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Greaves & Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Horn
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1965.0640
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.0640
Object Name
Razor
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Greaves & Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1775-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Left side of blade, near handle
Inscription: "W·GREAVES / & SONS" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Horn
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.8 (W) x 10.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2 (W) x 25.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are for when the razor is fully opened.
Closed length is 15.7 cm and closed width is 2.7 cm.