Adolph Zweibelhofer in his barbershop in the Mohegan Hotel, South Norwalk
Dateabout 1915
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 5/16 x 8 1/4in. (16 x 21cm)
DescriptionThree men in white coats stand in the interior of a barbershop. The walls are lined with mirrors. Barber chairs are at the left. Benches are on the right. A large free-standing porcelain unit containing four sinks is in the center of the room. A spittoon is on the floor at the right and a shoeshine chair is in the right background. A clock is on the left wall. Electric light fixtures hang from the ceiling, apparently a tin ceiling, with an embossed pattern. Decorations include potted palms. The floor covering appears to be linoleum. A sign on the back wall reads: "Union Shop."
Object number1995.29.15
InscribedOn verso: "Uncle Adolf [sic] in his / barber shop in Mohegan Hotel / South Norwalk, Conn."NotesSubject Note: Adolph Zweibelhofer immigrated to the United States from Rostock, Germany, at the urging of his brother Frederick, who operated a "hair emporium" in New York City.On View
Not on view