Schick Imperial Electric Shaver, 1960-1965
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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
1960-1965
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
90.438.114
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Vinyl
Glass (Material)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Brown
Green
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Length: 4.5 in
Width: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
on front of shaver:
SCHICK IMPERIAL
on side of shaver:
1 2 3
on front of case:
SCHICK IMPERIAL
on bottle of lotion:
Schick / ELECTRIC / PRE-SHAVE LOTION
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