Shaves Collection

Turkish Barber at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1907

The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)
1605330 The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Illustration for Vanity Fair by Thackeray (litho)
5216573 Illustration for Vanity Fair by Thackeray (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Jos Shaves off His Mustachios)

RACIAL / SRI LANKA / BARBER
A Tamil barber shaves a customers head Date: 1893

Lady Barber Vernet
A (French) lady barber wet shaves her customer Date: 1814-1824

Advertisement for Remington shaver -- male and female models (Sandra Paul and Derek Ufton). 1959

Advert for Durham Duplex Safety Razor 1914
A close shave but in comfort with Durham Duplex Safety Razor, the razor which enables you to shave with the barbers diagonal stroke without fera of cutting yourself

Mobile Chinese Street Barber at work. Date: circa 1910s

MADRID BARBER 5 / 5 1987
Part of the tiled fascia of a Madrid barber shop: the barber shaves a client with a cut- throat razor. Date: 1987

Sky Scrapers by Howard K. Elcock
A man in a natty dressing gown shaves in front of a mirror over a sink of steaming, soapy water in a plane high above the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Date: 1929

A Barbers Shop, published by William Dickinson (1746-1823), 1785 (engraving)
XJF872808 A Barbers Shop, published by William Dickinson (1746-1823), 1785 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

Dairy farmer clipping hair from coat of dairy cow, Sweden

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

Chinese Barber, Eastern Russia Date: circa 1905

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

Tunis, Tunisia - A Local Barber Date: circa 1903

Gillette Safety Razor
The Gillette Safety Razor. Will give more than 20 satisfying shaves! Date: 1906

Wig Maker- Biskra, Algeria
A smart Wig Maker in Biskra, Southern Algeria, gives his seated client a close crop in order to harvest some locks for his latest creation

Moorish Barber - Algeria
A Moorish Barber in Algeria giving his client a rather severe short back and sides in the street outside his house

Travelling Barber - Egypt
A travelling barber in Alexandria, Egypt - he carries the tools of his trade in a small case and people stop him anywhere for a haircut

Egyptian street barber shaving a customer

Egyptian Barber
An Egyptian barber shaves a customer

Peter as Hairdresser
Determined to westernise his country, Peter forbids the wearing of beards at court and taxes those who retain them : he personally shaves some of his boyar entourage

Male & Female Barbers
A female barber wet shaves a gentleman while her male colleague cuts hair

A Chiltern Carpenter
A Chiltern woodworker shaves a piece of wood, probably a chair or table leg

Vanity Fair / Mr Jos Shave
Mr Jos shaves off his mustachios

Lady Barber / Vernet
A (French) lady barber wet shaves her customer

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"From Turkish Barbers to Mobile Street Barbers: The Art Around the World" Step into a world of grooming traditions as we explore the diverse and fascinating realm of shaves. In Thessaloniki, Greece, experience the timeless charm of a Turkish Barber, where skilled hands create masterpieces on every face. Journey back in time to witness "The Advance towards Dongola, " captured in a lithograph that humorously portrays the campaign's shaving rituals. Meanwhile, an illustration for Vanity Fair by Thackeray transports us to an era when barbershops were social hubs filled with lively conversations and laughter. Delve into Sri Lanka's rich racial tapestry as we encounter a talented barber who effortlessly caters to customers from all walks of life. Witness Lady Barber Vernet breaking gender stereotypes and leaving her mark on history with her exceptional skills. In bustling Chinese streets, catch sight of a mobile street barber meticulously perfecting each shave amidst the hustle and bustle. And let us not forget Madrid Barber 5/5 1987 - an iconic image capturing both tradition and modernity in one frame. But they can not limited to barbershops alone; they find their way even into unexpected places like Howard K. Elcock's Sky Scrapers or bathroom scenes where hair meets razor blades for that smooth finish. Advertisements for Remington shavers remind us how technology has revolutionized our grooming routines over time. From classic designs like Durham Duplex Safety Razor in 1914 to cutting-edge innovations today, these ads highlight the evolution of shaving tools throughout history. Whether it be cultural heritage or technological advancements, they have always been more than just removing facial hair – they represent personal care, self-expression, and moments shared between individuals across borders and generations. So next time you sit down for your own shave, remember the stories behind this age-old ritual that connects people worldwide.