Razor Collection

Female Barber Shaving
A female barber with a Marcel wave hairstyle holds down her client as she gives him a close shave, with a cut-throat razor!

Gillette Razor Advert
Begin early... shave yourself - the Gillette Safety Razor lives up to its name

Barber shaving a customer with a razor
Barber of 1789 shaving a customer, shown in a Pears Soap ad, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Thomas Ward and Sons, Group of men [workers?] outside Wardonia Works
Note the plus fours.The company began trading in Sheffield in 1927, assuming premises at Chaucer Works on the corner of Countess Road and Clough Road

BARBER SHOP, 1920. American barber shop

A close shave: most men in Pakistan visit a barber several times each week

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

MAPPIN BROTHERS AD, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Mappin Brothers, in London, 1895

Mist Below Julian Alps at Sunrise, Kranska Gora, Slovenia, Europe

Mist Below Julian Alps at Sunrise, Kranska Gora, Slovenia, Europe

Julian Alps, Kranska Gora, Slovenia, Europe

Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere
ICA4852415 Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere, Jealousy, Pilosite - Cat

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214918 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells to find customers, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590497 Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells to find customers, Qing Dynasty. He carries a stool and bucket on a bamboo yoke, along with razor, scissors, strop, etc

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870
538288 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave
MMM5460188 Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave, draw, read (or study), play music (flute)

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214909 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

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Ratchet, Rattle, Raven, Razor, Reading, Reaper, Reaper, Redbreast, Reindeer, Reptiles, Rescue, Retort (engraving)
8651549 Ratchet, Rattle, Raven, Razor, Reading, Reaper, Reaper, Redbreast, Reindeer, Reptiles, Rescue, Retort (engraving) by German School

Shaving the beard: a little girl on her grandfather's shaves her beard. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
JAB5037031 Shaving the beard: a little girl on her grandfather's shaves her beard. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info.: Shaving the beard)

Postcard, N & B: The War The corner of a bivouac - War of 14 -18, Photography, Cantonment, Toilet - Soldiers
ICA4837393 Postcard, N & B: The War The corner of a bivouac - War of 14 -18, Photography, Cantonment, Toilet - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B: The War The corner of a bivouac - War of 14 -18)

A barber in Istanbul, 1896 (engraving)
2453377 A barber in Istanbul, 1896 (engraving) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922) (after); (add.info.: Turkey. A barber in Istanbul, 1873)

King Gilette's safety razor with replaceable blade. Wood engraving, Paris, 1905
530616 King Gilette's safety razor with replaceable blade. Wood engraving, Paris, 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A barber shaving a customer
5308069 A barber shaving a customer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barber shaving a customer, while wigs have been placed on stands ready to be dressed. Dated 19th century)

A Chinese barber
5308068 A Chinese barber.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese barber sharpening his razor. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. 'We present this week another of those characteristic Illustrations of the manners and customs of the Japanese people

"Market-Day" - painted by G. B. O'Neil - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. In this production Mr

Une Loterie Philantropique. 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Loterie Philantropique, 1845. A philanthropic lottery. Le monsieur - pour mes vingt francs je gagne un affreux sac de dame - quell ridicule

Barber's Sign, c. 1938. Creator: Wynna Wright
Barber's Sign, c. 1938

Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937

Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War. French soldiers are not restricted to be very close shavers - in the literal reuse

Potato picker in camp near Shafter, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Potato picker in camp near Shafter, California

Eternal Pain
Petri Damstén

Second shaving of the beard, 1872. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Second shaving of the beard, 1872. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia

Every day at the factory of the Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington, outside Newcastle, 270 men who make the razor blades shave on duty, as part of the production

Mosaics of the Spa of Caracalla depicting male athletes, Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Mosaic Antonine Period

Mosaics from the Baths of Caracalla depicting male athletes, Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Mosaic Antonine Period

Velika Pisnca River in winter, Kranjska Gora, Triglavski National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia

Items thought to belong to Greek World War Two soldiers are pictured in Himara
Bullets, empty shells and an old razor thought to belong to Greek World War Two soldiers are pictured in Himara, Albania January 26, 2018. Picture taken January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Valet Auto Strop Razor Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Valet AutoStrop Safety Razor Co. Ltd, the product sharpens itself before each use for a comfortable shave

Lever Brothers Advertisement, Shaving Stick
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting the Lever's Easy Shaving Stick, EASY on the razor, EASY on the chin, EASY on the purse

Trompe l'oeil: Letter rack with an hourglass, a razor and scissors, 1664 (oil on canvas)
LAF470827 Trompe l'oeil: Letter rack with an hourglass, a razor and scissors, 1664 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (1630-1683); 101.9x83.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

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Razor Backed Monkey Frog Phyllomedusa hypocondryialis azurea Native to Paraguay Habitat Rain Forest to Relatively dry Forest Outskirts Date: 30/07/2008

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Razor Backed Monkey Frog Phyllomedusa hypocondryialis azurea Native to Paraguay Habitat Rain Forest to Relatively dry Forest Outskirts Date: 30/07/2008

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Razor Backed Monkey Frog Phyllomedusa hypocondryialis azurea Native to Paraguay Habitat Rain Forest to Relatively dry Forest Outskirts Date: 30/07/2008

Migrant man shaving by roadside, on U. S. 99 between Bakersfield and the Ridge, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 99 between Bakersfield and the Ridge, en route to San Diego. Migrant man shaving by roadside

On U. S. 99 between Bakersfield and the Ridge, en route to San Diego, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 99 between Bakersfield and the Ridge, en route to San Diego. Migrant man shaving by roadside

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"Captivating the Art of a Close Shave: A Glimpse into the World of Razors" Step into the world of razors, where female barbers skillfully wield their blades, bringing forth a smooth and precise shave. As we delve deeper, we encounter iconic moments like the Gillette Razor Advert, showcasing its revolutionary design that changed shaving forever. Intriguingly, we witness a barber meticulously shaving a customer with an old-fashioned straight razor at Thomas Ward and Sons' historic Wardonia Works. This snapshot captures not only skilled craftsmanship but also the camaraderie among workers outside this renowned establishment. Traveling back in time to 1920s America, we enter an atmospheric American barber shop bustling with activity. The air is thick with nostalgia as men gather for their grooming rituals while sharing stories and laughter. The phrase "a close shave" takes on new meaning here as these barbers masterfully navigate every contour of their clients' faces. Venturing beyond borders, our journey takes us to Slovenia's breathtaking Gorenjska Region where Lake Jasna mirrors the majestic Prisank and Razor mountains. Nature's beauty intertwines harmoniously with man-made tools like razors - symbols of precision and elegance. Art too finds inspiration in razors; "The Barber of Suez, " depicted on canvas, immortalizes this timeless profession through strokes of oil paint. It reminds us that throughout history, barbers have been trusted confidants who sculpted more than just hair - they shaped lives. Advertisements play an integral role in shaping public perception; Mappin Brothers' 1895 English newspaper ad proudly showcases their exquisite razor collection fit for gentlemen seeking refinement. Similarly, Lever Brothers entices customers with their innovative shaving stick through captivating visuals that promise a luxurious experience. Lastly, we stumble upon an advertisement for Valet Auto Strop Razor - a testament to convenience without compromising quality or style.