Schick Super 3 Speed Electric Shaver, 1965-1970

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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

1965-1970

Creator Notes

Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Schick Electric, Inc.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

90.438.113

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Vinyl
Glass (Material)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Gray (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue
Green

Dimensions

Height: 5.25 in
Length: 3.75 in
Width: 1.75 in

Inscriptions

on front: SCHICK / SUPER / 3 / SPEED / HI LO / COMFORT CONTROL on back: SCHICK / SUPER / 3 / SPEED on top of head: COMFORT CONTROL on front and back of head: SIDEBURN TRIMMER on side: 1 2 3 on bottom: 110-120 V / AC-DC on front of case: SCHICK / SUPER / 3 / SPEED on inside of case: SCHICK / SUPER / 3 / SPEED / ELECTRIC SHAVER / S