Lady Schick Jewel Electric Shaver, circa 1972
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Artifact Overview
Starting in the 1940s, electric shavers were marketed and sold to women as an alternative to disposable razors. Advertisers claimed the shavers were gentler on skin than the ones for men. Women's shavers were made distinct from men's shavers by the softer design, wide range of colors, and decorative flourishes. Noted industrial designer Mel Boldt and Associates designed this product.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric razor
Date Made
circa 1972
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
90.438.108
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Vinyl
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Ivory (Color)
Red
Gold (Color)
Pink (Color)
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
on front:
SCHICK
on inside of case lid:
Lady Schick / Jewel
on top of case:
SCHICK
on front of packaging:
the / Jewel / ELECTRIC / SHAVER / by / LADY SCHICK
on back of packaging:
MODEL 109 / the / Jewel / ELECTRIC / SHAVER / by LADY SCHICK / Self-sharpening chrome stainless shaving head whisks away every hair. / Push-button head removal for easy cleaning. / Single head designed for both legs and underarms (no head changing needed). / Handsome case for storage and travel. / Trouble-free, quiet motor, 110-120 Volts AC. / In feminine white with delicate jewel design / SCHICK INC., LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17634 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PART #12084
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