Schick Eterna Power Shaver, Used by Harvey S. Firestone, 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
89.492.75
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Plastic
Stainless steel
Metal
Vinyl
Satin
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Ivory (Color)
Gold (Color)
Beige (Color)
Red
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
on top of case:
HSF / SCHICK / Eterna Power
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 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.
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