Corn razors

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Corn razors were devices to remove corn callouses from feet. They came in all the styles found in shaving razors but had shorter blades, and most found today are in better condition. Descriptions of corn razor types and pricing tips are given.

Author: Krumholz, Phillip
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993

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Collecting wooden toilette articles

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Early settlers in the US who could not afford luxurious toilette articles made their own combs, razors, soap dishes and mirrors from carved wood. These handmade personal items have become popular with collectors of Americana.

Author: Johnson, Frances
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
Mirrors, Combs

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Decorated wooden doorstops

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Handmade wooden doorstops with animal forms were used in the US in the late 19th century and early 20th centuries. They are a rare form of American folk art and little is known about them.

Author: Wright, Lewis
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
Door fittings, Door hardware

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Subjects list: Collections and collecting, Razors
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