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Barber - Senators-only barbershop 1937 Jigsaw Puzzle
Colourized photo from 1937
Original title: Senate office bldg barber shop
Location: Washington DC
The senate building has its own barbershop. It's used to keep our senators and trimmed. They can get a haircut, manicure, even a shoeshine. For a very long time, we the people paid for all of that and it was only for government people.
Today, they pay their own way, and its open to the public by appointment only. There is a no photography rule, and like everything in the government - it hasn't been updated since around 1960. Naturally this image is much older.
Traditionally for a long time, senators would receive their own shaving mug, comb and brush. They thought that germs would carry over from person to person, so each person would have their own, with their names on it. You can still see these in many older barber shops, usually in a custom made display case. It was a matter of pride for both the barber and the patron.
They don't do this now though, they have lather machines that keeps it all sanitary, and it save tax dollars. They stopped handing them out in the 1970's.
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By Angela M.16 December 2018 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm (8" x 10"), 110 pieces
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I got this image in 110 pieces as I cannot commit to large puzzles. This one took me about an hour and was fairly easy. Perhaps 252 pieces would have better suited me for a little more complexity. This is not my favourite sugar skull as I prefer more girly colours like hot pink, reds and purples but I enjoyed doing this one. There is a lot of detail in the image and it was interesting to do. I don't think I will buy the larger puzzle count just because there are other sugar skull images that I much prefer.
Again very good quality puzzle and durable storage box that fits very well on small bookcase. The image was well positioned on this one so who ever printed this one got it pretty bang on.
3 out of 5 stars rating
By Derwyn P.23 April 2020 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm (8" x 10"), 110 pieces
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We are pleased with the jigsaw itself. However we are disappointed the box is far bigger than the jigsaw and not the kind of storage box we expected i.e. Ravensburger standard; rather it's a postage box and not very sturdy at that. Given it cost £18 + pp we did expect more. The image quality is good.
The pieces are rather thin and flimsy.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Angela M.11 December 2018 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm (8" x 10"), 110 pieces
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I like puzzles but can't commit to thousands of pieces. I chose this one in 110 pieces because I wanted a challenge that could be completed in a few hours. This one took approx 3.5 hours to complete. The image is pretty uniform throughout so may seem daunting but some of the jigsaw pieces are quite unique which helps. You definitely need a good eye for detail and this puzzle is challenging and engaging giving the satisfaction of completion after a relatively short commitment of time.
I do not like thousands of pieces because I don't have the time or motivation to keep going back to a puzzle which needs to be stored and moved and this can result in a loss of pieces.
The box the puzzle is supplied in is good quality and will store the puzzle safely for a long time. The box also fits on one of my small bookcase so storage is very easy. The puzzle print is slightly smaller than the image on the box and this makes orientation of the puzzle harder. The image is of really good quality though and I'm happy with the quality of this aspect.
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Created on 24/01/2017, 11:18
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