Gelatin silver print of George W. Moore's Barbershop

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A sepia tone photograph mounted on cardstock depicting an interior view of George's Barber Shop in Alexandria, Louisiana. The image depicts three barbers in white jackets standing behind their chairs and looking towards the camera. Seated in the first chair is a White child, wearing a white cape and ready for a haircut. Behind the barbers is a mirrored wall with sinks, counters, and trash cans at each station. To the left of the mirror, a cash register is partially visible. A large photography light stands on the patterned tile floor in the foremost right of the photograph. At the front left corner of the shop, beyond the barbers, is a large window with painted lettering spelling “GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP”. There are no marks or inscriptions, front or back.

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