Razor Used for Dissection, by Thomas Ellin & Co., Sheffield, Early 20th Century

Item type: Object
Makers: Thomas Ellin & Co.
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: "The Little Shaver", on blade "VULCAN THOMAS ELLIN & CO SHEFFIELD", stamped at base of blade. "THE VULCAN RAZOR T.Ellin & Co. Sheffield", stamped on slip case.
Physical material: Leather; Paper; Plastic; Metal
Dimensions: Height: 10mm Width: 173mm Depth: 27mm Weight: 64g
Inventory No: 61768
Accession Number: 2001-2/2

Description

Cut-throat razor, with black plastic handle. Dark brown embossed card slip case. Traces of gold in the lettering on the case.