Name/Title
Benton Harbor BarberDescription
This March 1916 barbershop interior captures a busy moment in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Three barbers attend to three patrons amid ornate barber chairs, wood-framed mirrors, hanging lights, and a countertop lined with bottles, brushes, and tools of the trade.
The photograph bears a date notation of “3-14-16” in the lower left corner, likely indicating when the image was made. Beneath the clock on the back wall is what appears to be a sign for the Banner Steam Laundry. The reverse bears the stamp of photographer R. M. Hawkins of Benton Harbor, Michigan, whose studio advertised “Home Portraiture and Views.”Made/Created
Date made
1916Time Period
1910sPlace
City
Benton HarborState/Province
MichiganCreate Date
June 17, 2026
