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Japanese Barbers
Two Japanese barbers tend to their customers, shaving their faces and the tops of their heads and tying their hair in a topknot, circa 1865. (Photo by Felice Beato/Spencer Arnold/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Felice Beato
Media ID 11798130
© 2006 Getty Images
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In this photograph captured by Felice Beato in 1865, we are transported back to the bustling streets of Japan. The image showcases two skilled Japanese barbers diligently attending to their customers' grooming needs. With focused precision, they expertly shave the faces and tops of their clients' heads, ensuring a clean and polished look. The scene is filled with cultural significance as the barbers meticulously tie their customers' hair into traditional topknots, a symbol of status and honor during that era. This attention to detail highlights the importance placed on personal appearance in Japanese society at the time. Beato's composition beautifully captures both the intimacy between barber and client as well as the vibrant energy of a busy street corner. The subjects stand out against a backdrop of wooden structures adorned with colorful signage, providing an authentic glimpse into daily life during this period. This stunning portrait offers viewers a rare opportunity to witness historical grooming practices while also appreciating Beato's artistic eye for capturing moments frozen in time. It serves as a testament to his ability to document not only physical appearances but also cultural traditions that have shaped Japan's rich heritage.
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