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China c. 1880s - itinerant barbers
Vintage 19th century photograph: China c.1880s - itinerant barbers working on customers outdoors, men with long queue of cue, ponytail hairstyles
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Barbershop Bygone Ethnicity Ethnographic Tribal
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This vintage photograph, taken in China during the late 1880s, offers a glimpse into the past of a bygone era. The image depicts a group of itinerant barbers at work outdoors, providing their services to a line of customers. The barbers, dressed in traditional attire, are expertly wielding their razors and scissors, skillfully shaving and trimming the long queues and ponytails of their clients. The scene unfolds in a bustling urban setting, with the backdrop of a cityscape visible in the distance. The ethnographic richness of this photograph is evident in the diverse array of ethnicities and tribes represented among both the barbers and their customers. The intricate hairstyles and traditional clothing of the men add to the cultural significance of the image. The absence of a permanent barbershop building underscores the nomadic nature of these itinerant barbers, who likely traveled from place to place to offer their services. This photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of indigenous practices, even in the face of modernization and the encroachment of Western influence. The 19th century was a period of significant change in China, marked by the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and the establishment of foreign concessions. Amidst these tumultuous events, the daily life of ordinary people, such as these itinerant barbers and their customers, continued unchanged. This photograph offers a precious window into the historical and ethnographic heritage of China during this fascinating period.
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