Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Folding razor
Razor with iron blade and yew-wood handle. Although medieval doctors were uncertain whether bathing was good for you ('in time of pestilence avoid baths'), objects such as razors show that medieval Londoners cared about personal grooming.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 83.343/3
- Object name:
- Folding razor
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
iron, wood, copper alloy, brass
- Measurements/duration:
- L 158 mm, W 15 mm, D 11 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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