Schick Super Speed Electric Shaver, 1962-1966
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Artifact Overview
Jacob Schick patented the first successful electric razor in 1930 and began manufacturing his invention. The razors removed facial hair without lather or water, relying on an electric motor to move the cutting blades. Innovations and modern designs followed. Schick's company contracted with Mel Boldt and Associates to design the distinctive look of this razor from the 1960s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric razor
Date Made
1962-1966
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Schick Electric, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.77
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Metal
Vinyl
Satin
Color
Black (Color)
Ivory (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Beige (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
front and back of shaver:
SCHICK / SUPER SPEED S
side of shaver:
ON / OFF / S
shaver head:
CUSTOM COMB
shaver head cover:
SCHICK
case lid:
SCHICK / SUPER SPEED S
inside of case lid:
SCHICK / S / SUPER SPEED / Electric Shaver / WASHABLE SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL HEAD
decal on inside of case lid:
SCHICK / SUPER / SPEED / SHAVER / M BOLDT
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