Barber's Pole is a photograph by Shawn Hughes which was uploaded on February 9th, 2013.
Barber's Pole
The origin of the red and white barber pole is associated with the service of bloodletting and was historically a representation of bloodybandages... more
by Shawn Hughes
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Barber's Pole
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Shawn Hughes
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Photograph - Photography
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The origin of the red and white barber pole is associated with the service of bloodletting and was historically a representation of bloodybandages wrapped around a pole. During the medieval times, barbers performed surgery on customers, as well toothe extractions. the original pole had a wash basin at the top which represented the vessel in which leeches were kept and a bottom vessel which recieved blood. The pole itself represents the staff that the patient gripped durgin the procedure to encourage blood flow.
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February 9th, 2013
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