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Salesman's Sample Barber Chair, c. 1910

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
Made by the Koken Barber Supply Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Chromed metal, porcelain, leather. Measures: 17.5" H x 9.5" W x 14.5" D (in upright position).

This is a fully functional hydraulic model that would enable a traveling salesman to demonstrate all of the features incorporated into a full-sized chair. Such models would afford any salesman a clear advantage over competitors who were attempting to sell from printed catalogs. There are approximately two dozen of these chairs known to have survived.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Mississippi
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Excellent. Complete original condition, including razor strop.
Creation Date:	Circa 1910.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Incollect Reference #:	95539

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	14.5 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

Allan Katz Americana, located in Madison, CT, has been a respected dealer in early American advertising, folk art, and Americana since 1985. Allan's expertise, eye for exceptional material, and passion for American art make his collection a must-see for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Contact us at 203.494.3359 or folkkatz@gmail.com for more information.

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