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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.50  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Shaving Kit
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.50 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Shaving Kit

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/4 x 1 3/4in. (5.7 x 4.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionShaving kit in leather case. The leather case is all of one piece with a front, top flap that is secured with a snap. The metal shaving kit consists of a handle, head, razors, and chalk. The head consists of two pieces of metal between which the blade sits and which is screwed into the handle. The top piece of the head is etched with faded lettering that reads: "Gillette".
Object number2011.465.50a-f
NotesThe flap of the leather case is deteriorated and extremely fragile and has a large vertical tear. [Soren Marra 3/13/13]
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  • Richard Welling Collection
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