Barber Shop Collection

CHICAGO: BARBER SHOP, 1941. A barbershop in the Black Belt section of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, April 1941

Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London
Barbershop in Central London - Mayfair. G F Trumper & Sons. An elaborate belt-driven machinery above the mirror drives a head massaging brush. Established 1875

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

Barbiere
Stefan Nielsen

Chinese Barber
In a Chinese barbershop, short back and sides is taken literally. circa 1911

A barber and his customer, 1850
3359131 A barber and his customer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barber and his customer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Barber shop. 19th century (engraving)
672857 Barber shop. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Peter I "the Great" (colour engraving)
CUL4859999 Peter I "the Great" (colour engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Peter I " the Great" (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Russia (17th-18th centuries)

A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. 'We present this week another of those characteristic Illustrations of the manners and customs of the Japanese people

A barber shop, Last quarter of the 17th century. Creator: Master of Blue Jeans (active around 1675-1700)
A barber shop, Last quarter of the 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

"Market-Day" - painted by G. B. O'Neil - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. In this production Mr

A Barbershop, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
A Barbershop, 1673

Entrance to barber shop, Pardridge & Blackwell building, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to barber shop, Pardridge & Blackwell building, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915

U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901

L.C. Wiseman, barber shop, New York City, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
L.C. Wiseman, barber shop, New York City, between 1895 and 1910

Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. The torment of civilization - At the tailor. At the hairdresser

A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845

His First Visit to the Barber's--'Hard or Medium, Sir?, 1890. Creator: Unknown
His First Visit to the Barber's--'Hard or Medium, Sir?, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Barber shop window [with circus poster] in Birmingham, Alabama, 1937-01 - 1937-02. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Barber shop window [with circus poster] in Birmingham, Alabama, 1937-01 - 1937-02

The town square of Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The town square of Memphis, Texas. [Grocery store, jeweller's, Auto Body Glass & Top Shop, burger shop, Piggly Wiggly, barber's shop]

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

The National Barber Shop - Next, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The National Barber Shop - Next, n.d

Not Without My Moustache
Dikhotomy

Second shaving of the beard, 1872. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Second shaving of the beard, 1872. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Barber in Samarkand, c. 1900
3785599 Barber in Samarkand, c. 1900; (add.info.: Barber plying his trade in streets of Samarkand, c. 1900. Modern day Uzbekistan, until 1924 part of Russian Empire.); Lebrecht History

Scene in Old Compton Street in Soho, London. Circa 1955

Endee, New Mexico, USA. Route 66

Cuban flag painted on the window of a barber shop in La Habana Vieja (Old Town), Havana, Cuba

New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, Greymouth, barber shop

USA, Colorado Plateau, Southwest, Arizona, Seligman, Barbershop of Angel Delgadillo

Laundry, barbershop and store, Washington, D. C. ?, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Louise Rosskam
Laundry, barbershop and store, Washington, D.C.?

Laundry, barbershop and stores, Washington, D. C. ?, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Louise Rosskam
Laundry, barbershop and stores, Washington, D.C.?

Barber Pole, c. 1939. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Barber Pole, c. 1939

The Barbers Shop, after 1803. after 1803. Creator: Anon
The Barbers Shop, after 1803

County seat of Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
County seat of Hale County, Alabama. [C.A. Johnson & Son ready-to-wear cash store; McCollum Grocery Co.; Loftis Cafe; drugstore; barber shop; Gulf gas station]

Sign in front of an employment agency, Jacksonville, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Jacksonville, Florida. Sign in front of an employment agency

Barber Shop Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Barber Shop Bottle, c. 1936

The barbershop at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380738 The barbershop at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Barbershop at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380660 Barbershop at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Knickerbocker Hotel)

Lat 6067 fol. 33v The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem Prepare to Defend Rhodes
EDI193076 Lat 6067 fol.33v The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem Prepare to Defend Rhodes, from A History of the Siege of Rhodes, by Guillaume Caoursin, 1483 (vellum) by French School

The Hotel Martin at 19 Lafayette Place, New York, 1896 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380685 The Hotel Martin at 19 Lafayette Place, New York, 1896 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380619 The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 23.5x28.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Street Scene by the Barber Shop; Strassenbild vor dem Friseurladen, 1926 (oil on canvas)
1767980 Street Scene by the Barber Shop; Strassenbild vor dem Friseurladen, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 120x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkey running a barber shop (litho)
3094347 Monkey running a barber shop (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey running a barber shop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York
MNY380642 Bar at Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1900 or 1901 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

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"From Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair to the Black Belt of Chicago: A Journey Through Barber Shop Culture" Step into the world of barber shops, where history and style intertwine. In London's prestigious Mayfair district, Trumpers Barbers stands as a testament to timeless grooming traditions. With its elegant interior and skilled barbers, it embodies the essence of sophistication. Travel back in time to 1941 Chicago, where a vibrant barbershop thrived in the heart of the city's Black Belt section. Edwin Rosskam's photograph captures not only the bustling atmosphere but also highlights the significance of these spaces within communities. Barber-surgeons were once revered for their medical expertise alongside their grooming skills. Satirical artwork playfully depicts this historical connection between barbers and surgeons, reminding us that these establishments were more than just places for haircuts. Venturing further across continents, we encounter diverse interpretations of barber shops. From "Barbiere" in Italy to Chinese Barber salons adorned with cultural symbols, each establishment tells a unique story through its decor and practices. In Endee, New Mexico along Route 66, a humble barber shop serves as an oasis for travelers on their journey through America's vast landscapes. Meanwhile, Old Compton Street in Soho takes us back to 1955 London with its lively scene filled with dapper gentlemen seeking impeccable trims. The Cuban flag proudly painted on a window in La Habana Vieja reflects both national pride and resilience amidst changing times. Similarly, Greymouth on New Zealand's South Island showcases how even remote locations embrace this universal tradition. Across the Colorado Plateau lies Seligman - home to Angel Delgadillo's iconic barbershop that has become synonymous with historic Route 66 itself. It stands as a symbol of preservation and nostalgia for an era long gone yet fondly remembered by many. Beyond haircuts alone lie stories intertwined with other businesses. In Washington, D. C.