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    They call me Mr Bear. Stubear's Avatar
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    Looks a little bit like something master barbers may have used when teaching apprentices how to shave customers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    I really don't see what the complaint is. Such props were fairly common. Some were made of wood and some were made of low grade steel.
    To back up what Utopian has said, here's a pic of a wooden one:



    The intended use is obvious - they hung outside barbershops.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scipio View Post
    Geniune junk that has no use what so ever
    One man's junk is another man's treasure.
    "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain

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    even salesmen back then..made sure to use dull items not to get sued..lol!!

    pcdad

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