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Victorian Scrap - Naval Barber
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Victorian Scrap - Naval Barber
Victorian Scrap - Naval Barber.
late 19th century
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Barber Kneeling Razor Sailor Sailors Scrap Scraps Shave Shaving Soap
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This evocative photograph captures the daily routine of a Victorian naval barber, as he expertly shaves a sailor in the close quarters of a late 19th century warship. The scene exudes an air of quiet efficiency and discipline, as the barber meticulously prepares his tools and the sailor, with a determined expression on his face, submits to the process. The barber's table is strewn with an array of shaving supplies, including a mug of steaming hot water, a stack of clean razors, a bowl of shaving soap, and a stack of towels. The sailor, dressed in his navy uniform, sits obediently with his back to the camera, his head tilted back, revealing the smooth, unshaven expanse of his face. The barber, focused intently on his task, wields a razor with practiced ease, lathering the sailor's face with soap and deftly gliding the blade across his skin. The cramped quarters of the ship's barber shop are filled with the scent of soap and shaving cream, the hum of conversation, and the clatter of metal razors against porcelain bowls. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian naval barber, a vital yet often overlooked figure in the functioning of a naval fleet.
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