Four of six original signs from a Burma-Shave sequential roadside advertisement. The middle sign, which would have read "out so far," is missing, as is the sixth and final sign, which would have read, "Burma Shave." Used between 1940 and 1955.

Two multicolored signs advertising Burma-Shave shaving cream. Used by the Burma-Vita Company between 1951 and 1952.

Two multicolored signs advertising Burma-Shave shaving cream. Used by the Burma-Vita Company, 1952.

Two multicolored signs advertising Burma-Shave shaving cream. Used by the Burma-Vita Company, ca. 1951–1952.

A sixth and final sign from a sequential roadside Burma-Shave advertisement, ca. 1940–1955.

Burma-Shave razor blade, ca. 1940s–1950s.

Burma-Shave jar, ca. 1940s.

Women working on the assembly line inside the Burma-Vita Company, 2318 Chestnut Avenue West, Minneapolis. Photograph by Norton & Peel, May 9, 1941.

Burma-Vita Company, 2318 West Chestnut Avenue, Minneapolis. Photograph by Norton & Peel, May 9, 1941.

Shaving brush with ebony handle and natural bristles. Patented in 1888.