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Blade, Razor

Object number2014.51.2 a-f

Manufacturer Selco Blade Company

Date1936-1979

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPaper/Ink/Metal

Credit LineGift of Carol Braun Kunz

DescriptionBox of five wrapped Selco razor blades.Dimensions(a) Height 1.063, Width 2, Depth 0.375;
(b) Height 1.875, Width 1, Depth 0.063;
(c) Height 1.875, Width 1, Depth 0.063;
(d) Height 1.875, Width 1, Depth 0.063;
(e) Height 1.875, Width 1, Depth 0.063;
(f) Height 1.875, Width 1, Depth 0.063.
Marks(a)
All inscriptions are printed in blue.

One side has text "SELCO / DOUBLE-EDGE / BLADES" and other side has design of double-edged blade with text over top "SELCO / MADE IN U.S.A. / SELCO BLADE CO. / Pittsburgh, PA.".

Two short sides have text "BLADES".

One long side has text "TEMPERED FOR SERVICE" and other long side has "SELCO BLADE CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA."

(b-f)
Each side of razor blade has inscribed text "SELCO / MADE IN U.S.A. / SELCO BLADE CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA."

Off-white four-flap paper outer layer has blue printed text on the front "ASK FOR / THE / SELCO / BRAND / DOUBLE EDGE / BLADE / NEVER FAILS / TO SATISFY", and different blue printed text on each of the four flaps: "THIS BLADE IS / UNCONDITIONALLY / GUARANTEED", "TRADE / MARK", "SELCO BLADE CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA.", and "MADE / IN / U.S.A."
Historical NotesThis item was owned by Willard P. Braun. He would use these types of blades every night with a shaver in order to get a close shave. Willard P. Braun is the father of donor Carol Braun Kunz.

Previous owner Willard P. Braun

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