Hygiene and Medicine

This Auto Strop Safety Razor was a personal object found in the Bosley Trunk. It was a razor that could be sharpened anywhere, and was available in either a leather case or a nice nickel-plated box. Bosley paid extra for the nickel-plated storage box. This is another fact that suggests he was making enough money to be able to purchase at least a few nice things instead of just the basics.

This razor can tell us about some of the hygenic customs of the culture in the early 1900's. Men were expected to shave, as most men (and women) do today. Do you think that your ancestors followed the same daily hygiene customs as you do today? Did they brush their teeth, shave, and shower everyday? See if you can find any such items in your collection.