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Catalog Number
2008.7.2
Description
Black and white photograph of Edward Post cutting (center barber) inside of a barber shop with customers sitting in chairs either by the barber or in a waiting area.
History
Jim Post (1922-1998) worked as a barber in Holland, MI (14th and College, northwest corner) from about 1940 to 1974. He joined his father, Edward Post, in the barber business prior to WWII.
Edward (1896-1983) is listed as a barber in the Holland city directories from 1921, 1929, 1934, 1947, 1952 and 1960. Edward married Margaret Poest.
The barber shop was located at 331 College in Holland, MI.
Gift of
Cech, Betsy