Knife, Weapon
Object number2024.114.3
MediumPlastic; Metal
Credit LineGift of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
DescriptionBladed weapon made from three razor blades and a blue toothbrush. Toothbrush handle is blue with white bristles. Handle of toothbrush is melted, where the three razor blades attach to the handle, using melted plastic to attach them. DimensionsHeight x Length x Depth: 0.5 x 6.5 x 1.25 in. (1.3 x 16.5 x 3.2 cm)Inscriptions"C" on toothbrush handle, where it connects to blade.
Historical NotesShivs confiscated from incarcerated individuals at Pennsylvania state correctional facilities. Label TextShivs from Western Penitentiary, undated A shiv is a handcrafted item made into a weapon. These were all made by incarcerated people at Western Penitentiary and confiscated by prison authorities.
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American Safety Table Company
Westinghouse
1941-1953
Raymond Laboratories Inc.
1986
