Minneapolis Institute of Art

Barber's Apron

TurkeyLinkedCulture matchlcp-9cab1e4a66ff

Date

19th century

Medium

Linen, silk, metalic threads, embroidery

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Object ID

14526

The obvious need to protect one's clothing while getting a hair cut is recognized the world over. In many places this procedure is performed outside, often in a public area such as a street or courtyard. In such circumstances clients would like to look their best and this elaborately decorative cover would be a definitive statement of opulence and by inference, elevated social standing. Turkey, Asia

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