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1985

  • Work on this object began.

1990

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Disposable Razor (USA)

This is a Disposable razor. It was manufactured by Schick. It is dated 1985–90 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is plastic, steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by David McFadden. It is credited Gift of David McFadden.

Its dimensions are

10.2 x 4.5 x 2 cm (4 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in. )

It has the following markings

SCHICK in raised letters at top of handle.

Cite this object as

Disposable Razor (USA); Manufactured by Schick; plastic, steel; 10.2 x 4.5 x 2 cm (4 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in. ); Gift of David McFadden; 1991-91-11-a,b

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