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Two razor blades from a displaced persons camp

Object | Accession Number: 1996.73.6
1996.73.6 front Two razor blades from a displaced persons camp Click to enlarge

Razor blades distributed by JOINT.

Date
1945 April  (use)
Language
English
Classification
Personal Equipment and Supplies
Category
Grooming and hygiene equipment and supplies
Object Type
Razor blades (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Laib Opoczynski
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About This Object

Physical Description
Two safety razor blades wrapped in glassine imprinted with Schick Thin.
Dimensions
overall : 1.000 x 1.750 in. (2.54 x 4.445 cm.)
Materials
overall : metal
Inscription
front and back, engraved : A.J.D.C. / Joint Distribution Committee / Made in U.S.A / A Gift

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The razor blade was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by Laib Opoczynski.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use
 
Record last modified: 2018-01-11 14:22:18
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