[234 Bowery, New York City, c. 1939–1941. From the NYC Municipal Archives Collections. Click for a much larger view.]
No dive today, shallow or deep, just a shave and a haircut, costing just three-fifths of two-bits (25¢). Please notice the letters dropping from HAIRCUT, hairs snipped and falling to the floor, or to the sidewalk.
In 2023, this address houses a purveyor of restaurant equipment. The Bowery is still full of businesses catering (sorry) to restaurants. Here’s some history about what once took place at no. 234. Like the people in this photograph, I’m going to keep walking.
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Shave and a haircut
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A barber school is always a good choice
ReplyDeleteAnd to think — they would have been shaving with straight razors. Ulp.
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A lot of hours. I wonder if that means you're cutting hair more or less for free for many, many days.
ReplyDeleteMy barber still shaves my neck and sideburns with a straight razor. Other customers get a full shave, also done with a straight razor.
ReplyDeleteI remember that treatment well — a weird, wonderful sensation.
ReplyDelete(These days I manage my own hair, what remains of it.)