Coiffeur Collection

Jalan Kesawan, Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia
Jalan Kesawan (street) in Medan, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), Date: circa 1920s

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids
FLO4677735 A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, " For one man to live deliciously

A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb
FLO4565854 A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb and makes her face make-up - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror
FLO4717964 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror, while a fawning barber trims a wig

T for Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713229 T for Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979769 The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: The hairstyle)

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise
FLO4686842 English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in

Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar
FLO4658552 Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar, with her hair in ringlets - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Oiran courtesan having her hair treated with perfumed oil by a kamuro outside a barred shopfront in the pleasure
FLO4630920 Oiran courtesan having her hair treated with perfumed oil by a kamuro outside a barred shopfront in the pleasure quarters. Another maid brings a letter

A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots
FLO4677439 A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots (grotesque porcelain figures)

Two women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor)
FLO4678042 Two women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor), while a stylist holds up a cache-folie wig

Shaving Day, 1873. Creator: Col, Jan David (1822-1900)
Shaving Day, 1873. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

At the Barber - hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim... Date: 1905

No. 8 to No. 16 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper)
XIR375766 No.8 to No.16 rue du Four, Paris, France, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Dames hairdresser: hair? no!, beard... - drawing by Gerbault, 1900
LSE4082704 Dames hairdresser: hair? no!, beard... - drawing by Gerbault, 1900 by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dames hairdresser: hair)

The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Before a toilet that shone like the altar of Notre Dame des Victoires, Helen was seated in a little dressing-gown of black and heliotrope

The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Woman with her hairdresser. Note diagonal line rising from the footstool to the crown on the Virgin Marys head

Portrait of Ginevra d Este also called Portrait of Margarita of Gonzaga (Gonzaga)
JLJ4577986 Portrait of Ginevra d Este also called Portrait of Margarita of Gonzaga (Gonzaga). Painting on wood by Antonio di Puccio Pisano dit Pisanello (before 1395-1455), 15th century. Dim

Lettre T Tonte. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212999 Lettre T Tonte. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne. Seconde moitie du 19eme siecle

Town centre of Dieppe, France
The town centre of Dieppe, Normandy, France, with pedestrians and cyclists, and the Cafe des Tribunaux in the background. Date: circa 1930s

The Toilette of Salome, 1899 (litho)
KDC397349 The Toilette of Salome, 1899 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: unpublished drawing for Salome; illustrated in The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley)

Lettres Q Rs T Quatre Recolte Salut Tonte. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212986 Lettres Q Rs T Quatre Recolte Salut Tonte. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne

The examination of apprentices in the Tonhalle, Berlin, by a committee of
695072 The examination of apprentices in the Tonhalle, Berlin, by a committee of the hairdressing industry on 3 May, 1881 (litho) by German School

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

The ribbons dealer A young woman wearing a hair at home talks to the merchant carrying a
JLJ4644455 The ribbons dealer A young woman wearing a hair at home talks to the merchant carrying a fashionable fly on her face

Demonstration of Hairstyling by the German Association of Hairdressers at the Berlin
695073 Demonstration of Hairstyling by the German Association of Hairdressers at the Berlin Concert House, 1887 (litho) by Geissler, Wilhelm (1848-1928) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

A Hair-Dressing Exhibition, 1872 (engraving)
695067 A Hair-Dressing Exhibition, 1872 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Coiffeur Pro
John Rickwood

Le Coiffeur - Programme de Theatre Libre, 1893. Creator: Toulouse-Lautrec
Le Coiffeur - Programme de Theatre Libre, 1893. Private Collection

Coiffeur. Private Collection

French barber in Russia. Private Collection

Woman cutting a baby boys hair. Private Collection

Skilful barber, 1823. Artist: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
Skilful barber, 1823. Found in the collection of Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

A Barber Shop, ca. 1849. Artist: Briullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852)
A Barber Shop, ca. 1849. From a private collection

A Young Woman Having Her Hair Braided, ca 1637. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
A Young Woman Having Her Hair Braided, ca 1637. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Powdering a Wig C18
A French coiffeur powders his customers new wig. The customer is wearing a protective mask with eye holes cut out !

A Hint to the Ladies to take Care of their Heads, printed by Sayer + Bennet, 1776
XJF425331 A Hint to the Ladies to take Care of their Heads, printed by Sayer + Bennet, 1776 (engraving) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Englishman in Paris, lithograph by James Caldwell, 1770 (litho)
XJF425327 The Englishman in Paris, lithograph by James Caldwell, 1770 (litho) by Collet, John (c.1725-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Englishman in Paris)

Hairdresser sign, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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"Coiffeur: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of coiffeurs, where hair is transformed into art. From Jalan Kesawan in Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia to the bustling streets of Paris, France in 1893, this captivating profession has left its mark on history. At the Barber - hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim add an unexpected twist to this age-old trade. No. 8 to No. 16 rue du Four becomes a hub of creativity as skilled hands shape hairstyles that reflect the trends of their time. In "A woman of quality in the past century" from 1778, witness a hairdressing session fit for royalty as a lady of the court indulges in luxurious pampering. But it's not just ladies who seek perfection; Gerbault's drawing from 1900 showcases how even men turn to dames hairdressers for impeccable beard grooming. Artists like Aubrey Beardsley capture moments like "The Toilet of Helen" and "The Coiffing, " transporting us back to late 19th-century elegance and sophistication. Ginevra d Este's portrait reveals her stunning coiffure that reflects her status as Margarita of Gonzaga (Gonzaga). "Lettre T Tonte, " an engraving from "Petit alphabet illustre, " adds whimsy with its depiction of shaving tools while immersing us deeper into this fascinating world. The town center of Dieppe, France buzzes with life as coiffeurs work their magic on locals seeking stylish transformations. "The Toilette of Salome" lithograph from 1899 takes us backstage during preparations for an iconic dance performance—a testament to how crucial hairstyling was even behind closed doors. And once again, we encounter another enchanting engraving titled "Lettres Q Rs T Quatre Recolte Salut Tonte.