Gillette Collection

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

WILLIAM GILLETTE American actor and dramatist, in the role of Sherlock Holmes Date: 1855 - 1937

Gillette Wyoming US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Gillette, Wyoming, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Theatre poster, William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes

Advertisement for Gillette safety razors (colour litho)
3105706 Advertisement for Gillette safety razors (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gentlemens hairdressers in the Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex. November 1953. D6667

William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes, c1902. American actor, playwright and stage-manager William Hooker Gillette (1853-1937) in a production adapted from the work of Arthur Conan Doyle

King Gillettes safety razor with replaceable blade, 1905. King Camp Gillette developed the disposable blade safety razor during the 1890s with engineer William Emery Nickerson

Miles Gillette Falcon L9705
Miles Gillette Falcon, L9705, was used to test a full-scale wooden wing proposed for the M52

HUGH JONES CROSSES THE FINISH LINE TO WIN THE LONDON MARATHON - 9TH MAY 1982

DICK BEARDSLEY AND INGE SIMONSEN CROSS THE LINE TOGETHER TO WIN THE LONDON MARATHON - 29TH MARCH 1981

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

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

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Estelle Wilson working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

British Caribbean marathon runner, completed the race sponsored by Gillette, standing in front of the barriers Date: 1983

Poster, Gillette Blades. circa 1930s

Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette
Promotional postcard for Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette

People with lanterns, Virginia City, Nevada, USA
A group of people with lanterns in Virginia City, Nevada, USA. Their names are printed below: Mackay, Grant, Fair, Gillette, Yanda and Kinkead. Date: 1879

Aerial view of high plains desert near Gillette, Wyoming, USA

Low clouds over the high plains desert near Gillette, Wyoming, USA

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Women working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. A woman working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Charles Taylor working in a Gillette factory converted to war production work, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Supervisor George Cole and Edith Krause working in the Gillette factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Rita Allen working in the Gillette factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

SHERLOCK HOLMES. William Gillette in the title role of his New York theatrical production of Sherlock Holmes. American lithograph poster, 1900

WILLIAM GILLETTE (1855-1937). American actor: lithograph poster, 1899

Leicester Square, London - By Night - Neon Illuminations Date: circa 1920s

The Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut. As seen from Gillette Castle in Gillette Castle State Park. Summer

Picture No. 10850783
Paleontologist J. Lynett Gillette - working on Triassic Dinosaur Coelophysis Date:

Gillette - Wyoming - Dak Coal Mine - an open pit lignite coal mine, where we could go to the rim and look down. Date: 1952

GILLETTE RAZOR, 1904. Drawing from King C. Gillettes patent application for the Gillette Safety Razor, submitted in 1901 and approved in 1904

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in his new four act drama, Sherlock Holmes. Date 1900

Secret service by Wm. Gillette. Date c1896

Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes. Date 1900

Too much Johnson with Wm. Gillette. Date c1895

Wm. Gillettes Held by the enemy. Date c1898

Gillette Safety Razor
The Gillette Safety Razor. Will give more than 20 satisfying shaves! Date: 1906

GILLETTE RAZOR AD, 1906. American newspaper advertisement, 1906, for the Gillette Safety Razor

GILLETTE RAZOR AD, 1939. American magazine advertisement, 1939, for Thin Gillette Blades and Gillette Blue Blades

Boots in Exeter
A busy scene in Boots the Chemist in Exeter, with lots of women in summer dresses around the mens toiletries stand advertising that " Men shave with Gillette"

William Gillette / Vfair
WILLIAM GILLETTE American actor and dramatist, in the role of Sherlock Holmes

Advert / Gillette Razor
Gillette Safety Razor

William Gillette / Holmes
William Gillette in the role of the famous detective; famous for bringing the character to the stage at the turn of the century

William Gillette / Actor
William Gillette: American actor; best known for his dramatisation & portrayal of Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes, as seen here in the 1899 stage version

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Gillette, a name that resonates with various aspects of history and popular culture. From the iconic Gillette Razor Advert to the legendary actor William Gillette, this name holds significant meaning. One cannot mention Gillette without acknowledging William Gillette's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective series. With his captivating performance, he brought the beloved character to life on both stage and screen. His role as Holmes became so synonymous with him that even today, theatre posters featuring "William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes" continue to captivate audiences. But William Gillette was not only known for his acting prowess; he also ventured into other creative endeavors. One such venture was his involvement in the play "Too much Johnson, " where he showcased his versatility as an actor. In 1905, another notable event took place - King Gillettes introduced safety razors with replaceable blades. This innovation revolutionized shaving practices worldwide and forever changed personal grooming routines. Fast forward to 1929 when a page from a catalogue featured safety razors by none other than Gillette themselves. The advertisement highlighted their commitment to providing quality products for men's grooming needs. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean lies a city named after this renowned brand - Gillette Wyoming. Nestled within its streets is a rich tapestry of American history waiting to be explored. Beyond entertainment and personal care products, there are individuals who have made their mark bearing the name 'Gillette. ' Take British Caribbean marathon runner for instance – someone who embodies determination and perseverance in pursuit of athletic excellence. Lastly, let us not forget about those vibrant vintage advertisements showcasing colorful lithographs promoting 'Gillete Blades. ' These ads captured attention through their artistic flair while emphasizing the brand's reliability and efficiency in achieving a clean shave. Whether it be through razor adverts or theatrical performances by William Gilette himself, or even cities named after this iconic brand – 'Gillete' has left an indelible mark on various facets of our lives.