Shaving Equipment (reproduction)

Made by Robert Whitley
Solebury, Pennsylvania
1991

This reproduction is an exact copy of the shaving kit that survives at George Washington's Home Mt. Vernon in Virginia. Washington rose early and, not wishing to disturb his wife, went down to his office to shave and dress his hair.

Wood, lacquer, brass. L 24.1, W 18.2, H 8 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 2674