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Uploaded by on Mar 20, 2009

This is a mid-size pole manufactured by the William Marvy Company, who still operates today. This American Classic stands out with its bright chrome and dual light system, which includes a light in the globe and the inner cylinder.

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  • The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber. The two spiral ribbons painted around the pole represent the two long bandages, one twisted around the arm before bleeding, and the other used to bind is afterward.

  • Why did barbers use barber poles? What exactaly are they for? Anyone could read the building and know a barbershop. What is it really are they for?

  • Yep, jdk1928 is correct. A morbid bit o' trivia alot of people are unaware of.

  • yes!

  • Freaky!

  • No, they are supposed to go down. The symbolism is that of blood flowing down into the bowl at the bottom of the pole. Barbers used to be surgeons, and one of the things they often did was bloodletting. Look it up if you don't believe me.

  • Shouldn't the strips go up?!

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