Shave Collection (#5)

BARBER SHOP CARTOON. Cartoon from an American magazine

CARTOON: PRISON BARBER SHOP. Next! Illustration of prison barber shop with J.D. Fish wearing prison stripes and Ferdinand Ward in civilian clothing

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. A National Guard soldier getting a haircut and a shave by the barber at the camp set up during the Homestead Strike in Homestead, Pennsylvania, 1892

FEMALE BARBER-SHOP, 1895. A Chicago phase of the development of the New Woman
FEMALE BARBER-SHOP, 1895. A Chicago phase of the development of the " New Woman." Illustration by Henry Reuterdahl, 1895

American Barbershop, C1900

BARBER SHOP, 19th CENTURY. A sporty barbershop on a rainy day. American newspaper illustration, late 19th century

TRAVEL BAG, 1892. English newspaper advertisement for Fishers Gladstone bag for men and Fishers Beatrice bag for women, 1892

WILLIAMS SHAVING SOAP. English newspaper advertisement, 1898

PEARS SOAP AD, 1897. American advertisement, 1897

A dangerous Barber with a flippant attitude having won a bet
The Dangers of Betting " Yes Sir; they re very strict ere, Sir. Why, if we scratches a customer we re fined threepence, and if we cuts one we re fined sixpence

Hausa Barber, Nigerian - fringe benefits... Date: circa 1930s

British Tommy shaves against armoured train - WWI
British Tommy shaves, his small mirror propped up on the bumper of an armoured train - WWI. Date: circa 1915

An American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick, earspoon, etc. Engraving, 1877
HANDWRITING: INSTRUMENTS. An American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick, earspoon, etc. Engraving, 1877

Belonging to a Country Corps, which Owing to the Distance and Railway Facilities has to Start Betimes for the Review, I Rise and Shave as the Stable Clock Strikes I A.M. 1888 Engraving

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut: dirigibles and aeroplanes. Santos-Dumont coming to grief in his airship on roof of house in Quai de Passy, Paris

Dairy farmer clipping hair from coat of dairy cow, Sweden

French shaving bowl, 19th century C017 / 3586
French china shaving bowl, in white china with blue details, dating from around the year 1840. In the 19th century, barbers commonly carried out bloodletting procedures in addition to cutting hair

Barbers bowls, 19th century
German and French barbers bowls, dating from around the year 1830. In the 19th century, barbers commonly carried out bloodletting procedures in addition to cutting hair, beards and shaving

Russia (17th-18th centuries). Drawing on how men had to shave according to royal law. Engraving

Advert for Eclipse razors 1940
Unlike any other razor the Eclipse has micrometer adjustment. Illustration by George Ernest Studdy of the famous Bonzo the dog. Date: 1940

Salvation Army Hostel - Free Shave from Army Barber
A man gets a free shave from an Army barber at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Cut Throat Shave
A woman gives a man a close shave with a cut throat razor. Date: 1930s

Sketch from Katsushika Hokusais Manga, c1836
HOKUSAI: BATHHOUSE, c1836. Sketch from Katsushika Hokusais Manga, c1836

BARBER SHOP, c1825. Scene in an English barber shop, c1825. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after a painting by Frederick Barnard (1846-1896)

SHAVING SOAP AD, 1890. American magazine advertisement for Williams Shaving Stick, 1890

MANILA: BARBERSHOP, 1858. Barbershop at Manila, Philippines. Wood engraving, English, 1858

RAZOR STROP, 1886. English newspaper advertisement for Escotts Patent Eclipse Strops, 1886

THE VILLAGE BARBER, 1883. American wood engraving. Drawn by William Thomas Smedley

THE VILLAGE BARBER, 1883. Wood engraving, American, 1883, after a drawing by William Thomas Smedley

HANDWRITING: INSTRUMENTS. / nAn American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick
HANDWRITING: INSTRUMENTS. /nAn American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick, earspoon, etc. Engraving, 1877

CARPENTER, c1865. Wood engraving, English, c1865

RAZOR STROPS, 1895. Advertisement from the Montgomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895. Line engraving

SHAVING BRUSHES, 1895. A box of assorted badger-bristle shaving brushes. Advertisement from the Montgomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895

STRAIGHT RAZOR AND STROP. Line engraving, American, late 19th century

SHAVING BRUSH & MUG, 1895. Silverplated satin engraved shaving mug, lined with gold-plate, and brush. Advertisement from the Montgomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895

SHAVING CASE, 1895. Silk plush with satin lining. Advertisement from the Montgomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895

BARBERSHOP CARTOON, 1894. Didn t Know His Business. Cartoon from an American magazine of 1894

BLACK BARBER, 1861. Wood engraving, 1861, after a painting by the English artist, Eyre Crowe, who was William M. Thackerays secretary during the writers American tour of 1852-53

Barber at the trackside - Harbin, China - formerly Eastern Russia/Manchuria (Pinyin) - under Russian control between 1896-1924. Date: 1909

Egyptian Arab Barber in his beautifully ornate little wooden shop, with room for the client, the barber and his young attendant, who sits to one side holding a hand mirror

British and French sailors interned in Holland, WW1
British and French sailors interned in Holland during the First World War. One of them is being given a close shave. Date: 21 November 1914

GILLETTE RAZOR AD, 1939. American magazine advertisement, 1939, for Thin Gillette Blades and Gillette Blue Blades

Man shaving
MODEL RELEASED. Man shaving his face

PEARS SOAP AD, 1888. American magazine advertisement, 1888

Kitchener refugee camp WWII
Many of the refugees in Kitchener refugee camp in England preferred to shave themselves and even seemed to enjoy the novelty of camp life in being able to shave outdoors

Travelling Barber - Turkey
Travelling Barber, Turkey - shaving a customer

Egyptian street barber shaving a customer

Gipsy Man Shaving
An old gipsy man has an al fresco shave in the middle of a gipsy camp

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"Captivating Moments of the Shave: From Female Barbers to Satirical Artwork" In this captivating Gillette Razor advert, a female barber skillfully shaves her customer with precision and finesse. Step into an Istanbul barber shop, where the aroma of doner kebabs fills the air as skilled barbers expertly wield their razors. Breaking gender stereotypes, a confident woman takes charge as she flawlessly shaves a man's face, proving that shaving knows no boundaries. Delve into history through satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons, showcasing their dual roles in medicine and grooming practices. Transport yourself back to Milton Road in 1910, where the Medical Fund Hairdressing Room offers impeccable shaving services alongside medical care. Experience nostalgia from the roaring 1920s American barber shop scene; gentlemen gather for close shaves while engaging in lively conversations. Explore the illustrious career of a naval surgeon at Royal Hospital Haslar through an intriguing engraving capturing moments of precise shaving techniques. Discover elegance and sophistication through perfumers' trade cards featuring engravings that depict meticulously groomed men enjoying luxurious shaves. Uncover whimsical scenes inside barbershops adorned with monkeys and cats; these unique establishments add charm to every shave experience. Whether it's a traditional straight razor or modern electric trimmers, each shave brings us closer to perfection – leaving us refreshed and ready for whatever lies ahead.