Framed Print : The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber

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The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber

5311903 The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38513848

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Barbers Comment Commentary Hair Dressing Pleasure Pleasures Social Commentary Comics Hazards

30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame

Experience the humor and wit of this vintage cartoon with a framed print from Media Storehouse. Capturing the pleasures and hazards of getting your hair cut by a female barber, this piece is sure to add character to any space.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.6cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")

Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical cartoon from the 19th century humorously explores the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber. The illustration depicts a woman confidently wielding scissors and a comb, while her male client looks on nervously. The artist cleverly captures the social commentary surrounding gender roles in hairdressing during this time period. The comic nature of the drawing adds to its scathing satire, highlighting both the enjoyment and potential risks associated with entrusting your locks to a lady barber. The woman's expression exudes confidence and skill, challenging traditional notions of who is capable of providing quality haircuts. As we reflect on this piece today, it serves as a reminder of how societal norms have evolved over time in regards to professions typically dominated by one gender or another. It also prompts us to consider how perceptions of femininity and masculinity can influence our choices when it comes to personal grooming. Overall, this cartoon offers a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of gender, social expectations, and personal care practices. It invites viewers to reconsider their assumptions about who holds power in the realm of hair styling – all while eliciting a chuckle at the antics depicted on paper.

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