Razor Collection (page 5)

Eurasian Oystercatcher with razor in surf, Haematopus ostralegus

Actor Holding Razor 1790s early 1800s Japan Edo Period
Actor Holding a Razor, c. 1790s or early 1800s. Japan, Edo Period (1615-1868). Color woodblock print; sheet: 31.2 x 14 cm (12 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Razor clams on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

Surf Bubbles Wash Over A Razor Clam Shell On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

USA, Close Up Of Face; Hawaii, Narrow-Bodied Razor Wrasse (Xyrichtys Pavo)

Comic pictogram on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Page from catalogue of Safety razors 1929
Safety razors, razor strop, stropping machine and assorted scissors set. Products available from the Harrods catalogue cutlery department. Date: 1929

Trade catalogue of mens shaving equipment 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a page selection of shaving equipment. 1911

Cartoon, Replacing those who are at the Front, WW1
Cartoon, Replacing those who are at the Front, showing French women taking on mens jobs during the First World War: shaving a man in a barbers shop, punching a travel ticket, selling newspapers

A selection of British Shells Date: circa 1920s

Advert for Gillette razor combination set 1915
Get it today. How much better the choice of christmas gifts is than it used to be! For a man - a Gillette safety razor, instead of the fripperies

BARBER SHOP, 1890. Interior view of the barber shop at the Palmer House Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, on an American lithograph advertisement, c1890, for J.B. Williams shaving soap

AD: RAZOR, 1919. American advertisement for Gem Damaskeene Razor, 1919

AD: SHAVING, 1919. American advertisement for Ever-Ready Safety Razor, 1919

Advertisement for Remington shaver -- male and female models (Sandra Paul and Derek Ufton). 1959

Picture No. 10780616
Ethiopia - scarification ritual among Surma: tribe of southwest Ethiopia. Skin that is cut with a razor then pulled. Date:

Advert for Durham Duplex Safety Razor 1914
A close shave but in comfort with Durham Duplex Safety Razor, the razor which enables you to shave with the barbers diagonal stroke without fera of cutting yourself

A barber sharpens his razors - Adana, Turkey
A barber sharpens his razors on a grindstone turned by his young assistant - Adana, Turkey

Victorian Scrap - Naval Barber. late 19th century

Page from catalogue of safety razors
Page of safety razors for sale Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Cutlery Department. Included on this page are various safety razors and stropping machines. Date: 1911

Safety razor advert, Decca ad, An-on underwear ad
Page of wartime advertisements for the 7 O Clock Safety Razor; Decca, the portable gramophone; and An-on Underwear. 1918

Wills cigarette card - Razor shell. Date: circa 1935

Greetings card in the shape of a razor. Date: circa 1890s

Poster, Gillette Blades. circa 1930s

Snap Playing Card - Man shaving and cutting his chin. circa 1910s

MADRID BARBER 5 / 5 1987
Part of the tiled fascia of a Madrid barber shop: the barber shaves a client with a cut- throat razor. Date: 1987

Young lad using an electric razor. Date: 1970s

Four clowns on a Christmas and New Year card, performing in the circus ring. Date: circa 1890s

Sky Scrapers by Howard K. Elcock
A man in a natty dressing gown shaves in front of a mirror over a sink of steaming, soapy water in a plane high above the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Date: 1929

Illustration, Shaving a horse -- an event which led to an entertaining court case. Date: 1832

Favourite Sayings - Don t cut of your nose
Black and white lantern slide of a man sitting at a table in front of a mirror with a razor to cut of a painted in nose.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Man shaving
Man about to shaving holding his shaver up to his face. Date: 1933

Dangers of using a German razor
Ugh ! Nasty cut ! Serves me right for using a beastly German-made razor. Its a wonder it hasn t slipped and cut my throat before now !

Advert for Star safty razor 1915
Star safety razor, your chum at the front deserves the best that money can buy. With finest sheffield steel hollow- ground blade that lasts a lifetime. 1915

Street barber at work, India. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for 7 o clock safety razor 1915
A safety razor at a popular price which will fulfil the requirements of the most fastidious user. This is the only safty razor selling at less than a quinea that can be stropped without removing

Advert for Clemak safety razor 1915
Supremacy ! British made. Like the British Army, the Clemak has firmly established its ascendency. It may be outnumbered, it cannot be beaten

Electric Shaver
A young man demonstrates how to us a new fangled shaving machine, more commonly known as an electric razor! Date: early 1930s

Advertisement: George Wostenholm and Son Ltd. razors, Washington Works, Wellington Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

Advertisement: Glossops Patent Kno Kut Safety Razors
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

TRENCH BARBER. A French barber shaving a soldier in a trench. Photograph not dated

SENATE BARBER SHOP, 1936. Senator Guy Howard receiving a haircut and a shave from an African American barber in the Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C

Barbed Wire
Illustration engraving of a Barbed Wire

Digital illustration of electric razor

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. The mens department in the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A migrant worker shaving by the roadside, on his way to San Diego, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1939

The Female Barber, 1770 (mezzotint)
XJF869685 The Female Barber, 1770 (mezzotint) by Dixon, John (1720-1804); Private Collection; (add.info.: published by Carington Bowles; ); English, out of copyright

The Frosty Morning, 1825 (engraving)
XJF869684 The Frosty Morning, 1825 (engraving) by Sharp, William (1803-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by C.Turner.); American, out of copyright

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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.