Razor Collection (page 4)

Project de Voyage, c. 1897. Creator: Jean Louis Forain
Project de Voyage, c. 1897. [Je l avoue...j aimerais a signer un decret de Moscou]

Big Razor, Blackfeet Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Big Razor, Blackfeet Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

A Whetstone with a Razor, and an Envelope for a Present, 1811. Creator: Unknown
A Whetstone with a Razor, and an Envelope for a Present, 1811

Hong Kong - Itinerant Chinese Barber in the Street - offering a variety of services including shaving the head, back massage and scraping the eyelids! 1908

Duke of York - Order of the Equatorial Shave
The Duke and Duchess of York left London on 6th January 1927 to head to Australia to open the new Parliament Buildings at Canberra They sailed on HMS Renown, a battle-cruiser

Domestic Shaving, August 21, 1786. August 21, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Domestic Shaving, August 21, 1786

A Sufferer for Decency, June 20, 1789. June 20, 1789. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Sufferer for Decency, June 20, 1789

A Barbers Shop, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Barbers Shop, 1811

The Barbers Shop, March 20, 1803. March 20, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Barbers Shop, March 20, 1803

Shaving a Forestaller, August 15, 1800. August 15, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Shaving a Forestaller, August 15, 1800

Barber, August 30, 1799. August 30, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Barber, August 30, 1799

A barber squats in the street in Chandni Chouk, Old Delhi, and cuts the hair of a male customer. The barber uses a cut-thoat razor to trim beind the mans ears. Date: 1990

Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for the Wardonia razor, 1936. " Smooth as an Egg" - A New Sensation for Shavers. Price given in India rupees. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936

The village barber, 1772. Artist: James Bretherton
The village barber, 1772. View of a barber, holding a lancet in one hand, a razor in the other and carrying a shaving dish under one arm

A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Steel manufactures of Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1866. Artist: M Jackson
Steel manufactures of Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1866. The Hull, or workshop, of the razor grinder, with the use of the fan. A print from The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1866

Antique Female Razor, c3rd -4th Century
Antique Female Razor, c3rd-4th Century. Located in the Bardo Museum, Tunis

Yvett razor advertisement, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915

She fleeces him, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
She fleeces him, 1799. Plate 35 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

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

Shaving the enemy at Montmirail, 1870. French woman barber shaving a Prussian soldier during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. From The Graphic (London, 8 October 1870)

An early 20th-century French advertisement
A coloured poster advertising men's shaving blades, by the company J. M. A tramp seated on a rubbish dump looking at a broken mirror using the blade for a clean shave

Shaving the Master
The Edwardian butler (Mr. Edgar), in his role as valet, gives the Master of the house (Sir John Olliff-Cooper) his morning shave, using a cut- throat razor. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Cutlery Manufacture, razor grinding, 1866
Original caption reads - The Steel Manufactures of Sheffield: the Hull, or workshop, of the razor grinder, with the use of the fan [see page 70 ILN, Jan. 20, 1866]

An old man in Tbilisi (Tiflis) Georgia having a shave

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

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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.