Historical information

Purchased in Illinois, USA, in the 1950s. Comes with instruction manual and additional blades, all of which appear unused.
Made by Logan brand who are still in operation today. This is model 401 which is not manufactured currently.

Physical description

Black plastic and yellow plastic box with white foam-core base and side walls. Mat cutter is a black metal base/frame with horizontal ruler attached within. Steel handle at front with mounting area for blade. Blade is stored flat within base but can be turned to protrude through the bottom of the frame which allows it to cut carpet. 4 additional unused blades stored in small brown paper envelopes. Faded cream coloured single page paper folded instruction manual.