The Forgotten Charm of the Barbershop Occupation Mugs
Have you ever wondered why barbershops used to have their own personal mugs? It turns out that, in the 19th century, barbershops offered customers their very own mugs not just for a hot beverage, but to house a client’s soap and brush – to help prevent anything contagious being passed around between clients. Even more, these mugs were often personalised with the customer’s name or even an image that represented their occupation. And the most ornate and occupational mugs could cost them as much as a full day’s worth of wages! Today, these mugs are highly sought after by collectors, with some fetching thousands of dollars at auction. Read full article here