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Barbershops played a significant role in any rural community. In addition to providing services such as haircuts, shaves, manicures and selling tobacco it was an important social hub.
Frederick Hardwick ran the local barbershop located in the rear of Richard Dunn’s newsagency. For over 20 years he contributed to the Queanbeyan community both as a barber and as a volunteer Air Raid Warden (ARW).
[Optional:] A collection of his personal items used during the 1950’s stand as a reminder of the role he played in this community. (ß Not really sure about this line...)
Manual and Electric Hair clippers
Circa late 1950s
Clippers owned by Frederick Hardwick and used in the barbershop during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. These clippers demonstrate the natural progression from manual to electric power.
Three piece shaving set
Circa Early 1960s
This shaving set consists of a foam mug, brush as straight ‘cut throat’ razor. While a clean shave was achievable at home the social aspect of visit to the barbershop was integral to community life.
Pearl handled manicure set
Circa 1950s
Along with other services offered at the barbershop, patrons could also have a manicure. Women who wished to employ this service (or have a haircut) were catered for by drawing a privacy screen to separate them from male customers.
Benson & Hedges cigarette tin and other assorted tobacco products
Circa 1950s
These tobacco products were available to barbershop patrons. It was not uncommon for such products to be used within the store.
