Johannesburg barbers take pride in their profession. Although some customers prefer the economical clipping to the skin, the crew cut seems most popular.

Johannesburg barbers take pride in their profession. Although some customers prefer the economical clipping to the skin, the crew cut seems most popular.

Photograph

Nickolas Muray

Maker
American, b. Hungary, 1892–1965

Johannesburg barbers take pride in their profession. Although some customers prefer the economical clipping to the skin, the crew cut seems most popular.

Low overhead costs may have helped to purchase the head man's bicycle, which attests to his prosperity


From The Great Tribes of Africa


ca. 1956-1957
Gelatin silver print
Image: 26.5 x 34 cm
Mount: 28 x 35.5 cm
Gift of Mrs. Nickolas Muray
Inscriptions verso (typed label): Johannesburg barbers take pride in their profession. Although some customers prefer the economical clipping to the skin, the crew cut seems most popular. Low overhead costs may have helped to purchase the head man's bicycle, which attests to his prosperity.

verso (stamp): Photo by Muray / Mrs. Nickolas Muray / 2401 River Road / Pt. Pleasant New Jersey

verso, label (stamp): Photo by Muray / Mrs. Nickolas Muray / 333 E. 49th St. - 6B / New York 17, N.Y.
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