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Hairdresser Collection (#6)

In the bustling city of Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day, seeking the expertise of a skilled hairdresser

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Marriage a la Mode by William Hogarth

Marriage a la Mode by William Hogarth
3785832 Marriage a la Mode by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode by William Hogarth. Plate IV - The boudoir of the countess)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving)

Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving)
3640143 Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Vignettes Typographiques, Attributs, Melanges, Armes)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Bishopsgate Street Within, London (coloured photo)

Bishopsgate Street Within, London (coloured photo)
3642623 Bishopsgate Street Within, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishopsgate Street Within, London)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Japanese Barber (engraving)

Japanese Barber (engraving)
3634659 Japanese Barber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Barber. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1870)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: At the barber and reading Le Jockey, c. 1905 (colour litho)

At the barber and reading Le Jockey, c. 1905 (colour litho)
619489 At the barber and reading Le Jockey, c.1905 (colour litho) by Thelem, E. (fl.1890-1920); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Morning, Lady at her Toilet, 2nd half of 17th century (colour engraving)

The Morning, Lady at her Toilet, 2nd half of 17th century (colour engraving)
CHT163295 The Morning, Lady at her Toilet, 2nd half of 17th century (colour engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Matin)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Interior view of a hairdressing booth at the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B

Interior view of a hairdressing booth at the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B
MNY381170 Interior view of a hairdressing booth at the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B. Altman & Co. 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Interior view of the childrens haircutting room at Charles of the Ritz beauty salon

Interior view of the childrens haircutting room at Charles of the Ritz beauty salon
MNY381168 Interior view of the childrens haircutting room at Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B. Altman & Co. New Jersey

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Oliver Cromwell has a haircut, 1936 (colour litho)

Oliver Cromwell has a haircut, 1936 (colour litho)
473453 Oliver Cromwell has a haircut, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Lord Protector (1653-58)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Cinq pour Une, plate 3 from the series Le Bon Genre

Cinq pour Une, plate 3 from the series Le Bon Genre
CHT187102 Cinq pour Une, plate 3 from the series Le Bon Genre, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)

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

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Hairstyle a l echelle de l epoque Louis XV - Caricature sur les coiffures

Hairstyle a l echelle de l epoque Louis XV - Caricature sur les coiffures
LSE4080912 Hairstyle A l echelle de l epoque Louis XV - Caricature sur les coiffures excessiees du XVIII siAcle - in " Paris A travers les siAcles", de Grenouillac, 1881

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Jo the Irish beautiful. A woman looks at her long red hair in her mirror

Jo the Irish beautiful. A woman looks at her long red hair in her mirror
JLJ4687202 Jo the Irish beautiful. A woman looks at her long red hair in her mirror. Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), 1866

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Barber s. Lithography based on the painting of Brispot

Barber s. Lithography based on the painting of Brispot
LSE4076367 Barber s. Lithography based on the painting of Brispot, exhibition of 1895 at the Champs Elysees. In " Le Petite Journal" of May 26, 1895. by Brispot, H

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Hairdressing - in 'Le Bon Genre', deb. 19th century

Hairdressing - in "Le Bon Genre", deb. 19th century
LSE4080410 Hairdressing - in " Le Bon Genre", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Hairdresser and barber scenes - facsimile of a 1559 miniature

Hairdresser and barber scenes - facsimile of a 1559 miniature
LSE4082699 Hairdresser and barber scenes - facsimile of a 1559 miniature by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Large eccentric hairstyles: young women of the nobility styled by a wig

Large eccentric hairstyles: young women of the nobility styled by a wig
JLJ4676493 Large eccentric hairstyles: young women of the nobility styled by a wig. Engraving from 1788 Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Large eccentric hairstyles)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Toilet, 1912 (oil on canvas)

The Toilet, 1912 (oil on canvas)
AFR97154 The Toilet, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); 22.5x108.5 cm; South African National Gallery, Cape Town

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c. 1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092)

Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c. 1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092)
PHD29756 Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c.1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 70.5x90.8 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Boudoir and Bed-Chamber of a Lady of Rank, from China in a Series of Views

Boudoir and Bed-Chamber of a Lady of Rank, from China in a Series of Views
STC64424 Boudoir and Bed-Chamber of a Lady of Rank, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) 1843 (coloured engraving) by Allom

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Young woman at her toilet

Young woman at her toilet
PWI83824 Young woman at her toilet by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune femme a sa toilette; ); ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Patriotick Barber of New York, or the Captain of the Suds, 18th century (w / c

The Patriotick Barber of New York, or the Captain of the Suds, 18th century (w / c
AMO110710 The Patriotick Barber of New York, or the Captain of the Suds, 18th century (w/c, pen & ink on paper) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); 20.9x14.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Coiffure Aux Charmes De La Liberte, Anonymous. Copper engraving, watercolour, c

Coiffure Aux Charmes De La Liberte, Anonymous. Copper engraving, watercolour, c
FIA5404856 Coiffure Aux Charmes De La Liberte, Anonymous. Copper engraving, watercolour, c. 1790, Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Crafts: hairdresser and wig in their workshop. In '

Crafts: hairdresser and wig in their workshop. In "
LSE4110696 Crafts: hairdresser and wig in their workshop. In " Comprehensive description of arts and crafts and workshops for young people" by Johan Peter Vue. Ed

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Little Barber (coloured engraving)

The Little Barber (coloured engraving)
979223 The Little Barber (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Barber.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Sunday Morning, eng. George Hunt, pub. Thos. McLean, London

Sunday Morning, eng. George Hunt, pub. Thos. McLean, London
872462 Sunday Morning, eng. George Hunt, pub. Thos. McLean, London, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Classical (litho)

Classical (litho)
779968 Classical (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Progress of the Toilet - The Wig, early C19th (hand-coloured engraving)

Progress of the Toilet - The Wig, early C19th (hand-coloured engraving)
740539 Progress of the Toilet - The Wig, early C19th (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Barber, 1630 (chromolitho)

Barber, 1630 (chromolitho)
2817205 Barber, 1630 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barber, 1630. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Barbiers japonais (engraving)

Barbiers japonais (engraving)
2814592 Barbiers japonais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbiers japonais. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Japanese Hair Dresser (engraving)

The Japanese Hair Dresser (engraving)
2813272 The Japanese Hair Dresser (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese Hair Dresser. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series Eight Views of

The Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series Eight Views of
2969397 The Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series Eight Views of the Parlour (Zashiki hakkei), c.1766 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Harunobu

Background imageHairdresser Collection: It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful (coloured engraving)

It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful (coloured engraving)
968911 It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving)

Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving)
977737 Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Study of Hairdressers Shop, 1912 (silver print photograph)

Study of Hairdressers Shop, 1912 (silver print photograph)
2630139 Study of Hairdressers Shop, 1912 (silver print photograph) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hairdressers Shop Window, Boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon National de la Mode

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon National de la Mode
STC137394 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon National de la Mode, Rapp Gallery, Paris, 1896 (colour litho) by Roedel

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Turkish Girl, having her hair braided in the baths, 18th century (engraving)

Turkish Girl, having her hair braided in the baths, 18th century (engraving)
STC121862 Turkish Girl, having her hair braided in the baths, 18th century (engraving) by Haussard, Jean-Baptiste (fl.1679-1749); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Barber, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt

The Barber, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt
STC89020 The Barber, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, engraved by Etienne Frederic Lignon (1779-1833) pub

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Sunday Morning engraved by George Hunt (colour litho)

Sunday Morning engraved by George Hunt (colour litho)
GHL87687 Sunday Morning engraved by George Hunt (colour litho) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28) (after); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Ms 5062 fol. 149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart

Ms 5062 fol. 149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart
EDI193036 Ms 5062 fol.149v A street with shops and the coat of arms of Robert Stuart, Marshall of d Aubigny Lucrece, from Livre de Gouvernement des Princes by Gilles de Rome (vellum)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Woman having her hair styled (charcoal on paper)

Woman having her hair styled (charcoal on paper)
MMT183762 Woman having her hair styled (charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 34x26 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Tailleur et coiffeur a domicile - in 'Life in Paris'

Tailleur et coiffeur a domicile - in "Life in Paris"
LSE4080871 Tailleur et coiffeur A domicile - in " Life in Paris" by David Carey, ill. by George Cruikshank, ed. Fairburn, London, 1822 by Cruikshank

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Petity metier: a Chinese barber Photography from the beginning of the 20th century

Petity metier: a Chinese barber Photography from the beginning of the 20th century
JLJ4609898 Petity metier: a Chinese barber Photography from the beginning of the 20th century - Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Petity metier)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Village Barber, 1842 (hand coloured lithograph)

The Village Barber, 1842 (hand coloured lithograph)
986458 The Village Barber, 1842 (hand coloured lithograph) by Tayler, William (1808-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Barber)

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub

Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub
3035675 Supplementary Militia, turning out for Twenty Days Amusement, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageHairdresser Collection: Turkish girl to whom hair is braided in the bath - in '

Turkish girl to whom hair is braided in the bath - in "
LSE4091985 Turkish girl to whom hair is braided in the bath - in " Collection of 100 prints representing different nations of the Levant in 1707 and 1708" by orders of M

Background imageHairdresser Collection: The Day of Beard - in 'The Silhouette', 1830

The Day of Beard - in "The Silhouette", 1830
LSE4108153 The Day of Beard - in " The Silhouette", 1830 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Day of Beard - in " The Silhouette")




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In the bustling city of Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day, seeking the expertise of a skilled hairdresser. With each stroke and twist, he envisions himself as the epitome of elegance and style when he walks down the aisle. Across the vast lands of Sekondi in Gold Coast, Africa, a talented hairdresser delicately dresses Fante Lady's hair. The intricate braids and vibrant beads reflect her rich cultural heritage, enhancing her natural beauty with every touch. As one enters Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in England's iconic Ritz Tower Hotel they can greeted by an aura of sophistication and luxury. The air is filled with anticipation as clients eagerly await their transformations under the skillful hands of renowned stylists. In picturesque Cumbria's Keswick town stands a traditional barbershop adorned with its timeless symbol - a spinning barber pole. Passersby can't help but be drawn to this nostalgic establishment where old-world charm meets modern grooming techniques. Transporting us back to 1904 London, we find ourselves at Paddington Station's Hairdressing Salon. Amidst steam engines and bustling commuters, men seek respite from their busy lives as expert barbers pamper them with precision cuts and dapper styles. Jalan Kesawan in Medan, Sumatra takes us on an exotic journey through Indonesia where vibrant colors blend harmoniously with traditional hairstyles crafted by local artisans. Here lies a testament to how hairstyling transcends borders and connects cultures. Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hairstyling worldwide with his innovative techniques that embraced individuality and self-expression. His legacy continues to inspire countless aspiring hairdressers who strive to push boundaries within their craft. Immersed in nostalgia, we step into an American barber shop from 1920; its red-striped pole beckoning gentlemen seeking camaraderie amidst lively conversations about sports or politics while receiving a classic shave or trim.