Schick Magna Power Electric Razor, 1963-1967
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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
1963-1967
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Schick Electric, Inc..
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.76
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Brown
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 4.75 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
on box:
SCHICK / MAGNA POWER / ELECTRIC SHAVER / SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL / ADJUSTABLE SHAVING HEAD / STARTS SHARPER STAYS SHARPER
on front of shaver:
SCHICK / MAGNA POWER
on top of blade:
COMFORT CONTROL
on lid of case:
SCHICK MAGNA-POWER
on inside of lid:
SCHICK / S / MAGNA-POWER/ SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL HEAD
on sticker on shaver:
CAUTION... / DO NOT immerse shaver in water / REMOVE Washable Surgical Stainless Steel Shaving Head Before washing
on sticker on case:
SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL / STARTS SHARPER - STAYS SHARPER
on bottom of case:
SCHICK, INCORPORATED / PATENT PENDING
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