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Phillishave Electric Razor, by Philips

Inventory Number 52244


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.52244

Item type
Object
Makers
Philips
Provenance
Pres. by G. L'E. Turner Esq. Used by the donor until 1958
Primary inscriptions
Inscription on plug: 'Philips/ PhiliShave/ [Philips Logo]' Shaver Head: 'PhiliShave/ Philips/ Made in Gt Britain' '81-27'
Physical material
plastic
metal
Cu alloy
Dimensions
Height: 210mm Width: 85mm Depth: 40mm Weight: 361g
Inventory No
52244
Accession Number
1981-27

Description

Electric razor with attached cable and two pronged plug. Razor is made of cream coloured plastic with a metal cap covering two rotating razor blades. Razor has a rounded shape in order to fit the hand of the user.