In Europe during the middle-ages the red and white striped pole was the sign of a barber shop. Red stood for the blood letting service, and white for the bandages. The U.S. added a blue stripe, probably for patriotic reasons. Barbers haven't done bloodletting since the 18th or 19th Century, just shaves and haircuts.
Love the old fashioned striped barbers pole sign :) Happy weekend TFG.
ReplyDeleteLove the old fashioned striped barbers pole sign :) Happy weekend TFG.
ReplyDeleteLove those reflections, but what's a "Barbar" shop? Heh, heh, heh!
ReplyDeleteEeee? Put in all the "e's" you want.
DeleteAn excellent black and white reflection! I like the way the blinds and reflections look together.
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of the blinds!
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ReplyDeleteGreat reflection. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot on a rainy day in black an white! I like it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a lucky weekend!
xxx Britta
nice reflection. have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice reflection...
ReplyDeletenice reflection, I like the blinds 'contribution' as well. so, that striped pole is a sign for a barber's shop?
ReplyDeleteIn Europe during the middle-ages the red and white striped pole was the sign of a barber shop. Red stood for the blood letting service, and white for the bandages. The U.S. added a blue stripe, probably for patriotic reasons. Barbers haven't done bloodletting since the 18th or 19th Century, just shaves and haircuts.
DeleteDon't see too many Barber poles any more. Kinda neat to see.
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Oh.. very successful mirroring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection in B&W.
ReplyDeleteFew barber shops remain in France. Great reflection.
ReplyDeletethey still have barbershops? I have not seen any since I was a child. fine shot!
ReplyDeleteI like finding glass walls like that one.
ReplyDeleteGood reflection shot!
ReplyDeleteA really fine reflection. I like this very much.
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