Barbers Collection

Soho, London - Archer Street W1. 1973

16th century haircut at a barber shop
Gentleman at the barbers gets a haircut, while a chap in the background has his hair washed. 16th century

England, Cumbria, Keswick, Barbers pole, barbers shop sign

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)

USA History: The barber's shop
5313588 USA History: The barber's shop.; SeM Studio/UIG.

An advertisement for Edwards' Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century
5311156 An advertisement for Edwards' Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

USA History: The shampoo at the barber's
5313586 USA History: The shampoo at the barber's.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Indian barbers: In the foreground a Sepoy is being shaved. His uniform lies on the ground
545018 Indian barbers: In the foreground a Sepoy is being shaved. His uniform lies on the ground. Hand-coloured lithograph from 'L'Inde francaise', Paris, 1828

A man getting a "Kojak"hair cut. 1975
A man getting a " Kojak" hair cut. 1975

Chinese street barber
3790085 Chinese street barber; (add.info.: Chinese street barber. Barber massaging the forehead of a customer. Caption reads: These artists will for a few cash, shave your head or face)

Chinese barber plaits hair
3790086 Chinese barber plaits hair; (add.info.: Chinese barber plaits hair, seated man in traditional dress has his hair plaited by a young barber. Early 20th century)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670879 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3672353 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670887 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670876 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3672349 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670891 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670878 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3672350 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3670883 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3672356 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

The great Panjandrum himself
3672355 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Two men with "Kojak"hair cuts. 1975
Two men with " Kojak" hair cuts. 1975

Two men getting "Kojak"hair cuts. 1975
Two men getting " Kojak" hair cuts. 1975

A man with a "Kojak"hair cut. 1975
A man with a " Kojak" hair cut. 1975

Barberslong-haired pal won get hair cut. Circa 1973

Dell and Depson Hairdressers, Middlesbrough, Circa 1971

Middlesbrough lads get bald haircuts. 1973

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting shave in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper. 28th May 1963

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

T. R. Hall, hairdresser and shaving salon, 294 Bramall Lane, Sheffield
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00181

Barber shop, Scunthorpe
A traditional gents barber trims a customer while another one waits his turn in a barbers shop, Scunthorope, Lincolnshire. First published in The Sunday Times Date: 1988

A nap in Saigon
Marco Brivio

Barber Shop, London Date: circa 1900s

La Coupe Au Roi De Thule
A comical illustration showing a scene in which a king sits in a barber's chair holding his sceptre in one hand, the hairdresser is styling what little hair he has left

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at the barber's shop Date: circa 1800s

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - framed linoleum tile
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - original linoleum tile from the barber's shop, with photo, framed and glazed. Frame 12 x 19 inches. Date: 20th century

RMS Queen Mary, The Barbers Date: 1930s

Interior of a Turkish Barber's Shop Date: 1854

A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840

Barber shop in Jeddah, Jeddah, Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th century
4 people, accurate, arab, arabian, arabic, attire, barber shops, barbers, black, black-and-white, black-white, business attire, business attires, business man, business wear, businesses, businessmen

Aerospatiale HH-65B Dolphin 6571
United States Coast Guard - Aerospatiale HH-65B Dolphin 6571 (MSN 6266, SA-366G-1), from Coast Guard Air Station Barber's Point. Date: circa 1990

RMS Queen Mary: Barbers shop (b / w photo)
5998303 RMS Queen Mary: Barbers shop (b/w photo) by Bale, Edward Stewart (1889-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbers shop)

A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso (colour litho)
2808892 A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious episode of the barbers strike in Treviso)

134-136 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786063 134-136 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A Singerie: Monkey Barbers serving Cats (oil on panel)
CH401844 A Singerie: Monkey Barbers serving Cats (oil on panel) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion (chromolitho)
3657015 Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys tending to the hair of a lion)

Le Barbier (engraving)
3629513 Le Barbier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Barbier. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1836)

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Step into the world of barbers, where history and style intertwine. In the heart of Soho, London, on Archer Street W1, lies a hidden gem that takes you back in time. England's Cumbria region boasts Keswick, a charming town adorned with traditional barbers poles and vintage barbershop signs. Imagine yourself transported to the 16th century, sitting comfortably in a barber's chair as skilled hands expertly craft your haircut. Across the Atlantic Ocean, even the United States Coast Guard recognizes the importance of grooming aboard their Lockheed SC-130B Hercules 1342. For a moment of relaxation amidst bustling Saigon streets, take a well-deserved nap at an inviting barber shop. Meanwhile, Barber Shop London offers modern cuts while paying homage to classic traditions like La Coupe Au Roi De Thule. Did you know that even famous personalities sought refuge at barbershops? Joseph Grimaldi found solace there; he was not only an actor but also a renowned clown. The White Star Line's RMS Olympic proudly displayed framed linoleum tiles within its walls while RMS Queen Mary boasted its own dedicated barber service. Traveling further east brings us to an enchanting Turkish Barber's Shop with its ornate interior design and meticulous attention to detail. And let us not forget about French elegance as male clients had their hair put into curling papers by talented French barbers in 1840. They have long been guardians of style and sophistication across different cultures and eras. From humble beginnings to iconic establishments worldwide, they continue shaping trends while preserving timeless traditions - truly masters of their craft.