WW2 USS Gen. Freeman 1945 Woman Hair Styling Shipboard Salon Haircut Photo

Description: This is an original photo from a sailor who served aboard USS General H. B. Freeman (AP-123), a Squier-class transport ship during WWII. It was acquired in a collection from an Estate in New York.Type & Size: A 5x4" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition; light age wear, corners may have slight damage. Please see photos. A man is styling a woman's hair in what appears to be a barber or salon setting. The woman is seated in a chair facing away from the camera, and the stylist stands behind her, focused on his work. Both individuals are reflected in a mirror that is part of the background, showing another angle of the scene. Various salon tools and products are visible on the counter under the mirror, as well as a second man styling hair in the background.During World War II, it was common for ships and military bases to have barber and beauty shops to maintain troop morale and provide a sense of normalcy. The USS General H. B. Freeman, a Squier-class transport ship, would have been no exception, offering these amenities to its crew and possibly to transported personnel. This photograph captures a moment of everyday life aboard a military vessel, highlighting the personal care routines that continued even in wartime.Visible text in the photo includes:```# 7She has her hair done```Present in this photo: none

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-14T12:56:12.000Z

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