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Straight Razor
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Betrand Leland Yale
1820 - 1892
Datemid 19th-19th century
Mediumsteel; bone
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 6 1/4in. (15.9cm)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Yale Hall
DescriptionA bone-handled steel striaght razor that originally belonged to Betrand Leland Yale. The handle is a cream color.
Object number1950.16.38
MarkingsVerso, engraved into handle of steel razor: "EINE INDIA/ STEEL RAZOR"Recto, engraved into bone handle: "4"
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewearly 20th-mid 20th century
about 1890-1900
about 1870-1880
about 1865
about 1897
about 1820-1835