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It stands for the the venial blood(blood from the veins), red for the bloody bandages hung to dry after wash, and white for clean bandages, its also part of the national colours, when the a national barber\surgeon foundation started in the 18th century, France used blue and white, (that's why i saidits for the venial blood) so as apart of keeping the foundation a whole instead of seperating we put blue, red,and white

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What is the significance of a barber pole?

Barbers also used to be surgeons and perform operations. The barber pole is actually the symbol for the barber/surgeon, blood and bandages. see associated www 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.


What is the adjective for pole?

The adjective for pole is polar. It can be used to say two things are polar opposites of one another.


Is new fishing pole an adjective?

"New fishing pole" is a noun phrase. New is an adjective, fishing is a noun adjunct (gerund or adjective), and pole is a noun.


Is the North Pole a concrete or abstract noun?

The compound, proper noun North Pole is a concrete noun, a word for a physical location, a specific point on a map.Note: There are two definitions of the North Pole. One is the north magnetic pole, which is a magnetic phenomenon which changes daily depending on changes under the Earth's crust. The other is is a north terrestrial pole, which is the fixed point that references the top of the Earth. There is no actual 'pole' at either physical location.


Is there A sentence for prime meridian?

The Prime Meridian is a invisible line which runs from the north pole to the south pole.

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Describe the evolution of the barbers pole?

The barbers pole originated in the Middle Ages, when barbers also practiced bloodletting and other medical procedures. The red and white stripes represent blood and bandages respectively. Over time, the barbers pole became a symbol of barbershops and their services.


What is a barber's pole?

A barber's pole is another name for a barber pole - a sign used by barbers, most commonly a pole with a helix of red and white stripes.


Whats the name of Striped pole outside a barbers shop?

Barber Pole


What is the color given on the two ends of the magnet bar?

The two ends of a magnet bar typically have different colors – one end is marked in red or has a red stripe, while the other end is marked in blue or has a blue stripe. This color-coding helps indicate the polarity of the magnet, with red indicating the north pole and blue indicating the south pole.


Does Hannah Montana stripe pole?

No she does not.


Why are Cosmas and Damian patron saints of barbers?

We often do not know why saints may have a particular patronage. Sometime in history a group of barbers evidently petitioned the Vatican for permission to use Cosmas and Damian as their patrons and it was granted. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and were physicians. In ancient times barbers often did minor surgical procedures and this is still commemorated today with the traditional barber pole with red and blue stripes. Bleeding of sick patients was a common practice used in early medicine and the barber pole represents a limb of a bleeding patient.


How many degrees of altitude are between the North and South pole?

When you stand at the North Pole, you stand on the ice frozen over the Arctic Ocean -- sea level. When you stand at the South Pole, you stand on the continent of Antarctica and about 9,000 feet of ice.


Why is a barber pole blue red and white?

The original poles were red and white, the symbol of a barber originating in the times when few people could read signs. The red symbolized blood, as barbers in the middle ages also served as surgeons and dentists. The blue was added in modern America to make the colors the Red, White and Blue of the US flag.


How could you become a doctor in londan in the 16th century?

Get a proficiency at haircutting then put a red, and white barbers pole over the door of your barber shop!


Where is the blue whale located?

Teh blue whale is located in an ocean probally.


What are the altitudes of the North Pole and the South Pole?

When you stand at the North Pole, you're standing on Arctic sea ice -- sea level. When you stand at the South Pole, you're standing on about 9,000 feet -- 2,700 meters -- of ice.


What does a red barber shop pole stand for?

In past centuries, a community's barber was also its surgeon. He was the man with the sharp razors and cutters so the job fell to him by default. So the red, or red and white striped, pole is said to represent blood, or a stream of blood.