Worlds Fair razor history?

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I just bought this razor from bouschie. The etching on the blade reminded me of a
photo that my grandmother had in her collection, taken at the 1893 Worlds Fair
in Chicago.

However, according to what information I have found on the web, The Geneva
Cutlery Company wasn't in business until 1902. So, it looks doubtful that the
razor was a souvenir from the 1893 Worlds Fair.

Anybody have any idea what we have here?

Thanks,
Paul

From bouschie's description: "Manufactured 1902-1935. Back of blade almost straight with round point and single shoulder. Blade measures approximately
3 x 6/8. On blade “WORLDS FAIR BUILDING - SILVER STEEL in flags”. On
shank “GENEVA CUTLERY CO. - EXTRA HOLLOW GROUND - GERMAN
GROUND”. Jimps bottom of shank."

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Here's the picture I was thinking of that looks like the etching:

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Yea the Colombian Worlds fair in Chicago.

Probably to just commemorate it not a souvenir though.

it's a common etching on straight razors.