Schick Eterna Power Shaver, 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
90.438.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Metal
Vinyl
Satin
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Ivory (Color)
Gold (Color)
Beige (Color)
Red
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
on front and back of shaver:
SCHICK / Eterna Power
on shaving head:
FOR REGULAR AND / TOUGH BEARDS
on side of shaver:
LO HI / COMFORT CONTROL / RUN WITH CORD / RUN WITHOUT CORD / OFF OR CHG.
on bottom of shaver:
CAUTION / DO NOT immerse / shaver in water / REMOVE Washable / Surgical Stainless / Steel Shaving Head / before washing.
inside case lid:
SCHICK / Eterna Power / Dual Powered Rechargeable Shaver / WASHABLE SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL HEAD
on cardboard sign inside case:
The world's most advanced shaving instrument.
on top of case:
SCHICK / Eterna Power
on front of box:
SCHICK / Eterna Power / ELECTRIC SHAVER / SHAVES WITH OR WITHOUT CORD / ON RECHARGEABLE ENERGY CELLS / SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL SHAVING HEAD / STARS SHARPER - STAYS SHARPER
on back of box:
SCHICK / Eterna Power / ELECTRIC SHAVER / Head pops out at touch of button for washing and cleaner shaving / Finger Tip Comfort Control allows you to adjust the shave to fit your face. / shaves with cord or without on rechargeable energy cells, NO EXTRA CHARGER REQUIRED / Nylon shatterproof case. / SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL SHAVING HEAD / STARTS SHARPER - STAYS SHARPER / SCHICK INCORPORATED - LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
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