Remington Lektronic II Electric Razor, circa 1962
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Artifact Overview
Remington sold its first electric razor in 1937. It had a thin metal foil covering the cutting blades, a feature that would become standard on other electric razors. The company continued to innovate and produce new designs. In 1960, Remington introduced the Lektronic, the first cordless shaver. The company also contracted with Mel Boldt and Associates to design its products' distinctive look.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric razor
Date Made
circa 1962
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Remington Rand, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.130
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Metal
Cloth
Rubber (Material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
on front of box:
REMINGTON / Lektronic II / TRADEMARK / THE CORDLESS SHAVER WITH RESERVE CORD POWER
on side of box:
REMINGTON / Lektronic II / TRADEMARK / THE CORDLESS SHAVER WITH RESERVE CORD POWER / Made in U.S.A. Model 662
on inside lid of case:
REMINGTON / Lektronic II / CORDLESS / SHAVER BY REMINGTON RAND
on front of shaver:
REMINGTON / Lektronic II
on control plate:
WITH CORD / ON / CHARGING / ON / WITHOUT CORD
on bottom of case:
Remington Rand / MADE IN USA PAT. PEND.
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