Vintage Barbershops

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Instructions: Classic barbershop culture, poles, and traditions

1.
What do the colors on a traditional barbershop pole represent?
A
The American flag
B
Blood, bandages, and veins
C
Hot water, cold water, and soap
D
The barber's guild colors
2.
In addition to cutting hair, what medical procedure did barbers historically perform?
A
Bloodletting
B
Prescribing medications
C
Removing tonsils
D
Setting broken bones
3.
What was the name of the popular hair tonic widely used in barbershops during the 1950s and 1960s?
A
Brylcreem
B
Old Spice
C
Pinaud
D
Aqua Velva
4.
What type of razor was traditionally used by barbers for a close shave?
A
Straight razor
B
Disposable razor
C
Electric razor
D
Safety razor
5.
What was a common feature found in many barbershops for waiting customers?
A
A pool table
B
A shoe shine stand
C
A jukebox
D
A candy counter
6.
What is the name of the warm lather applied to the face before a straight razor shave?
A
Shaving cream
B
Hot towel compress
C
Shaving soap lather
D
Aftershave balm
7.
The barbershop quartet singing tradition became widely popular in which country?
A
Italy
B
England
C
Germany
D
United States
8.
What was a 'strop' used for in a traditional barbershop?
A
Mixing hair tonic
B
Sharpening a straight razor
C
Tying the barber's apron
D
Holding hot towels
9.
What popular men's hairstyle of the 1950s was often created at the barbershop using pomade?
A
The pompadour
B
The bowl cut
C
The crew cut
D
The buzz cut
10.
What antiseptic liquid was commonly kept in a jar on the barber's counter to disinfect combs?
A
Hydrogen peroxide
B
Rubbing alcohol
C
Barbicide
D
Witch hazel
11.
What was the traditional cost of a haircut at most barbershops in the 1950s?
A
25 cents
B
75 cents to one dollar
C
Three dollars
D
5 cents
12.
What was the purpose of the hot towel treatment given during a barbershop shave?
A
To remove excess hair
B
To apply aftershave
C
To dry the face quickly
D
To soften the beard and open pores
13.
What classic aftershave brand, known for its green bottle, was a barbershop staple?
A
Hai Karate
B
English Leather
C
Brut
D
Clubman Pinaud
14.
In medieval times, barbers were also known by what title due to their surgical duties?
A
Barber-physicians
B
Barber-apothecaries
C
Barber-dentists
D
Barber-surgeons
15.
What piece of fabric was traditionally draped around a customer's neck to keep hair off their clothes?
A
A smock
B
A barber's cape
C
A neck strip and cloth
D
A towel wrap

Answer Key

Question 1

B. Blood, bandages, and veins

Question 2

A. Bloodletting

Question 3

A. Brylcreem

Question 4

A. Straight razor

Question 5

B. A shoe shine stand

Question 6

C. Shaving soap lather

Question 7

D. United States

Question 8

B. Sharpening a straight razor

Question 9

A. The pompadour

Question 10

C. Barbicide

Question 11

B. 75 cents to one dollar

Question 12

D. To soften the beard and open pores

Question 13

D. Clubman Pinaud

Question 14

D. Barber-surgeons

Question 15

C. A neck strip and cloth

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