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Cut-throat razor with wooden handle

Key details

Object number
3.8520.a
Date
1780 to 1796
On display
Yes

Description

Cutthroat razor which belonged to Robert Burns. Metal and wood. Part of set.

The razor which belonged to Burns is part of a set which includes the Poet's shaving mirror. The razor is accompanied by a wooden box container.


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Measurements

  • Depth: 0.5(cm)
  • Height: 25(cm)
  • Width: 2(cm)

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Shaving mirror reportedly belonging to Robert Burns

Date created: 1780 to 1796

Object number: 3.4529

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