Minneapolis Institute of Art

Barber's Apron

Turkey

Date

19th century

Medium

Linen, silk, metalic threads, embroidery

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

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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