Fine Art Print : Advert for Star safty razor 1915
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Advert for Star safty razor 1915
Star safety razor, your chum at the front deserves the best that money can buy. With finest sheffield steel hollow- ground blade that lasts a lifetime.
1915
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Media ID 14141746
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Active Blades Razor Shave Shaver Sheffield Safty
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. This captivating advertisement for the Star safety razor from 1915 showcases the charm of a bygone era. The image, with its bold typography and enticing promise of a 'finest Sheffield steel hollow-ground blade that lasts a lifetime,' is a testament to the allure of innovation and quality. Elevate your home or office décor with this timeless piece of advertising history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Shaving Essential for the Brave and Active: Introducing the Star Safety Razor of 1915 Amidst the chaos and uncertainties of the First World War, the simple act of shaving took on a new significance. Men in active service sought comfort and familiarity in their daily routines, and a well-prepared shave was a small yet essential part of that. Enter the Star Safety Razor of 1915, an advertisement for which graced the pages of the Illustrated London News in that year. The Star Safety Razor promised its users the finest shaving experience with its hollow-ground blade, crafted from the best Sheffield steel. The blade, the advertisement boasted, would last a lifetime. This was no idle claim, for Sheffield steel was renowned for its exceptional quality and durability. The Star Safety Razor was more than just a shaving tool; it was a chum, a companion to the active man. The advertisement depicted a soldier, his uniform adorned with campaign medals, in the act of shaving, a reminder that even in the midst of war, men found solace in the simple pleasures of life. The Star Safety Razor was a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the era. Its sleek design and innovative safety features made it a popular choice among men, both in the military and at home. The advertisement, with its bold typography and evocative imagery, effectively conveyed the message that the Star Safety Razor was a worthy investment, a small luxury that every man deserved. As we look at this advertisement from over a century ago, we are transported back in time, to an era of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of everyday objects to bring comfort and joy. The Star Safety Razor of 1915 may have been just a shaving tool, but to the men who used it, it was so much more.
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