Straight Razor
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Comfort Lane
(American, 1783 - 1828)
MakerMade by
Parkin
(1785 - 1800)
Dateabout 1800
Mediumsteel; metal; wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 6 1/8in. (15.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Janet Lane Reynolds
DescriptionA steel straight razor with a single, long blade. The handle is wood and the two pieces are held together by two bolts.
Object number1983.18.6
On View
Not on viewTurner & Cowles
Brown & Sharpe
Frederick Reynolds
Joseph Smith & Son