Collection Highlights
Brown Brothers, Irving Place, showing east side from Eighteenth Street to Gramercy Park South
Date:
March, 1909
Object Number:
PR.020.19.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hair Grooming
Object Number:
2002.1.2419
Date:
1833-1990
Medium:
Wood, paper, metal
Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This wood strip has is sheathed in a slightly abrasive metal sleeve for the honing and sharpening of razors. The black cardboard case has a white label that reads in black "E.M. Pomeroy's Patent Metallic Hone and Elastic Razor Strap..." with instructions for care and use of the strop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
