Schick Bonanza Electric Shaver, circa 1964
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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 1964
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
90.438.106
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Metal
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Silver (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
SCHICK BONANZA
shaving head cover:
WASHABLE SHAVING HEAD / SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL
on bottom:
CAUTION . . . / DO NOT immerse / shaver in water / REMOVE Washable Surgical Stainless / Steel Shaving Head / before washing
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