Schick Eterna Power Razor, circa 1963
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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
circa 1963
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
92.46.41
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Color
Cream (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Length: 3 in
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 2 in
Inscriptions
on front and back of shaver head:
SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL
on shaver head cover:
WASHABLE SHAVING HEAD / SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL
on front and back of shaver:
SCHICK / Eterna S Power
on side of shaver:
120 240
on side of shaver:
LO HI / COMFORT CONTROL / RUN WITHOUT CORD / RUN WITH CORD / OFF or CHG.
on bottom of shaver:
CAUTION/ REMOVE head for washing / NEVER immerse shaver in water
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