Eli5. How did a red white and blue spiral pole become synonymous for barber shops?

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Eli5. How did a red white and blue spiral pole become synonymous for barber shops?

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One thing that has not been mentioned yet: the reason the barber pole is prominent, and the reason the three balls of a pawn shop logo are prominent, is as a sign for clientele who were not literate. Nowadays that is less important.

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