Patent Stories
History of the Barber's Pole
The history of the barber's pole from medieval bloodletting to Christian Hanson's 1900 rotating illuminated patent, the invention that gave the barbershop its signature sign. Prints from $49.99.
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History of the Barber's Chair
The history of the barber's chair from Civil War-era shops to Ernest Koken's 1900 hydraulic patent, the invention that defined every barbershop in America. Prints from $49.99.
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History of Barbershop Shears
The history of barbershop shears from ancient Mesopotamia to Gustav Thorsell's 1909 U.S. patent for detachable-blade shears used in barbershops worldwide. Prints from $49.99.
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