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Cowboy having haircut, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
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Cowboy having haircut, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
PNP244867 Cowboy having haircut, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Smith, Erwin (1886-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures
Media ID 25156198
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Barber Chaps Cutting Old West Stetson Wash Basin Western Wild West
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the untamed era of the Wild West. The image captures a cowboy in the midst of an everyday ritual - getting his haircut. Taken around 1905 by photographer Erwin Smith, this print showcases not only the artistry of early photography but also provides a glimpse into the rugged lifestyle of American cowboys. Seated comfortably on a wooden chair, our subject wears a confident smile as he undergoes his grooming session. Dressed in traditional western attire complete with chaps and a Stetson hat, he embodies the quintessential cowboy persona. A wash basin sits nearby, filled with water ready for use. The barber's tools can be seen scattered across the table – scissors, combs, and bottles of hair tonic – all essential for taming unruly locks in these remote territories. This intimate moment frozen in time reminds us that even amidst their adventurous lifestyles, cowboys still found time to care for their appearance. This evocative photograph transports us to an era defined by exploration and self-reliance; it encapsulates both the spirit of adventure and resilience that characterized those who ventured into North America's vast frontier during this period. Through Erwin Smith's lens, we are granted access to an authentic slice of history - one where barbershops were havens amidst wild landscapes and where even cowboys took pride in looking their best before riding off into another day on horseback.
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