2007-02-23 05:52:05 · 16 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
A Barber Pole
The Origin of the Barber Pole
The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber. The two spiral ribbons painted around the pole represent the two long bandages, one twisted around the arm before bleeding, and the other used to bind is afterward. Originally, when not in use, the pole with a bandage wound around it, so that both might be together when needed, was hung at the door as a sign. But later, for convenience, instead of hanging out the original pole, another one was painted in imitation of it and given a permanent place on the outside of the shop. This was the beginning of the modern barber pole.
2007-02-23 05:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Golden Smile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barber Pole.
The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber. The two spiral ribbons painted around the pole represent the two long bandages, one twisted around the arm before bleeding, and the other used to bind is afterward. Originally, when not in use, the pole with a bandage wound around it, so that both might be together when needed, was hung at the door as a sign. But later, for convenience, instead of hanging out the original pole, another one was painted in imitation of it and given a permanent place on the outside of the shop. This was the beginning of the modern barber pole.
2007-02-23 05:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by I See You 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my day, we called it a Barber's Pole. Barbers used to sideline as dentists. Those that did had a red and white striped pole. The red indicated blood which the dentist caused, and the white stood for the barber.
2007-02-23 05:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barber shop pole
2007-02-23 05:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Drew W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the modern version of a barber pole.
2007-02-23 05:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Barbers Pole" comes from the time when barbers were also the physicians trying to cure people by letting leeches suck their blood. For those who were already sick or anaemic, this practice would probably speed up their dispatch to the netherworld
2007-02-23 05:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by kellring 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A barber pole.
2007-02-23 05:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by napqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A barber pole--though they didn't used to flash.
2007-02-23 05:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A barber's pole.
2007-02-23 05:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by a kinder, gentler me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a BARBER POLE! Have a great day!
2007-02-23 05:54:58 · answer #10 · answered by linda bug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋