Gillette U. S. Service Set
1919 Jewelry Catalog and Sales Book · Scan 78 · Printed page 72
Shaving set · Catalog no. —
$7.50 set
Original 1919 offer in USD.
Extracted description
Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror
Source calls supplied mirror fasteners thumb tacks; related Khaki caption calls omitted fasteners thumb screws. Printed wording retained separately.
Visual keywords
blade packets blade with three circular holes opened and closed case views rectangular fitted case safety razor separate rectangular mirror shaving set shield ornament spread-wing eagle on case
Proposed visual observations from the source illustration. These describe appearance and are separate from the printed catalog text.
Complete printed associated illustration directly reviewed; all visible case, razor and accessory extremities retained. Source borders and Gillette labels are preserved as context, excluded from object appearance.
Extracted traits
| Trait | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Printed specification | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror |
| Named brand | Gillette | Gillette Safety Razor |
| Included blades | 12 double-edged Gillette blades | NO STROPPING, NO HONING. Sets contain 12 double-edged Gillette Blades in metal box plated to match razor |
| Blade box claim | metal box plated to match razor | NO STROPPING, NO HONING. Sets contain 12 double-edged Gillette Blades in metal box plated to match razor |
| Case material | metal | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror |
| Printed durability claim | built to stand the roughest handling; indestructible mirror | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror |
| Mirror placement | fits snugly in lid of case | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror |
| Contents | razor; 12 blades; mirror; thumb tacks for securing mirror | Gillette U. S. Service Set; constructed with a metal case—built to stand the roughest handling. An indestructible mirror fits snugly in the lid of case. Thumb tacks for securing the mirror for use regardless of surroundings are included; complete with razor, 12 blades and mirror |
Extraction: Direct assistant vision: full scan,11 enlarged caption/context sections and10 complete final illustration groups reviewed.. This record describes a catalog listing; its identity across other catalogs is unresolved.