razor box

razor box

Antique Oak Barber's razor box. Do NOT close all the way down, or else won't open. "The Everlasting" Barber Box AWNY (Advertising Women of New York??) Manufactured 1910-1930, 3 slots to hold scissors, and 15 slots for straight razors. Could lock and be easily transported with all the barber's tools. Since there is no remaining manufacturer's sticker on the insde lid, identification was based on the hardware and it's commonality to pictures of other models and manufacturer's of "barber's boxes." No key; hole on bottom; still contains hair; some slots inside are broken and/or missing; small, partial sticker on inside right-- "-ope Striking
  • Object: razor box
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  • Donor: IELM Funds/ Catherine Prince
  • Catalog #: 117.064