"Sextoblade" Surgical Straight Razor, circa 1942
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Artifact Overview
In the past, veterinarians removed hair with surgical razors instead of electric clippers when treating wounded or sick animals. On an unshaven animal, bandages will not stick properly and will be painful to remove. Hair will also obscure the treated area, making it more difficult for veterinarians to complete procedures and monitor healing.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Straight razor
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.49.11
Credit
Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association
Material
Stainless steel
Leather
Color
Silver (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in (folded razor)
Width: 0.875 in (folded razor)
Length: 0.375 in (folded razor)
Height: 6.25 in (case)
Width: 1.5 in (case)
Length: 0.375 in (case)
Inscriptions
on one side of handle:
WECK / M.D. U.S.N
on one side of handle:
MADE IN U.S.A.
on blade guard:
E. WECK & CO. N.Y. U.S.A.
on blade guard:
SEXTOBLADE [TM]
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