Razor Used for Dissection, by J. M. Potter, Sheffield, Early 20th Century

Item type: Object
Makers: J M. Potter
Provenance: Presented by Professor Richard Sharpe in 2001. Used by Miss Dorothy Lord (donor's mother) in 1938/9 during biological dissection classes while at Manchester University.
Primary inscriptions: "J. M. Potter Sheffield", stamped at base of blade. "JOHN PETTY & SON'S "MAGNETIC" RAZOR", stamped on slip case. "PERTH WORKS SHEFFIELD", stamped on slip case.
Physical material: Leather; Paper; Plastic; Metal
Dimensions: Height: 16mm Width: 178mm Depth: 36mm Weight: 76g
Inventory No: 44224
Accession Number: 2001-2/1

Description

Cut-throat razor, with black plastic handle. Dark brown embossed card slip case with green lining.