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Imperial No. 2 Razor

This is a razor. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 2007. Its medium is nickle-plated metal, steel, stone, leather; simulated leather case. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Stephen H. Van Dyk. It is credited Gift of Stephen Van Dyk.

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Its dimensions are

Case L x W x D: 15.2 × 7.1 × 2 cm (6 in. × 2 13/16 in. × 13/16 in.) Razor H x W x D: 8 × 4.1 × 2.8 cm (3 1/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Imperial No. 2 Razor; USA; nickle-plated metal, steel, stone, leather; simulated leather case; Case L x W x D: 15.2 × 7.1 × 2 cm (6 in. × 2 13/16 in. × 13/16 in.) Razor H x W x D: 8 × 4.1 × 2.8 cm (3 1/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.); Gift of Stephen Van Dyk; 2007-35-1-a,b

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