My Merry Shaving Set, 1953
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Artifact Overview
Having a tiny version of a shaving kit offered young boys imaginary participation in an adult "ritual" and the opportunity to bond with Dad.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Play set
Date Made
1953
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.98.8.0
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.
Material
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Yellow (Color)
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 4.375 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on packaging: MY MERRY / SHAVING SET / JUST LIKE DAD'S... / HARMLESS PAPER BLADES
On razor: GEM JR.
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