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Rare 1918 WWI African American Barber Shop Photo Philadelphia PA Black Americana
$ 316.27
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Description
Very rare original cabinet card photograph showing an African American barber shop. No notations on the photo, but in the image you can see a 1918 calendar on the wall advertising "Frank H. Stewart Electric Co.," which was a Philadelphia, PA based company. I assume the shop was somewhere in the area of Philly.It appears that the men getting their hair cut are WWI soldiers based on a Doughboy hat sitting on the radiator and their boots. The looks on their faces are incredible.
Great piece of American history. Coming from the estate of a long time antiques dealer, in their personal collection.
Measures: 6-3/4" x 9"
Condition: Missing portions of card stock backing. General wear.