Historical information

After the Gillette Pty Ltd made the stainless steel Safety Razor it was very popular world wide . The stainless steel box is lined with velvet and contains a stainless steel lift up protector for the razor blades.George Reed was a resident of City of Moorabbin

Significance

The Gillette Pty Ltd made the stainless steel Safety Razor c1940 and it was used by men world wide . This portable compact easy clean stainless steel kit was a practical part of men's toiletries George Reed was resident of City of Moorabbin

Physical description

A Gillette Pty Ltd stainless steel Safety Razor with a stainless steel box, lined with velvet and containing a stainless steel lift up protector for the razor blades

Inscriptions & markings

Inside lid of box ; TRADE Gillette MARK / MADE IN ENGLAND