Rare engraving identifies John Williams, a famous Black barber from the late 1800s in Quebec

The discovery of a rare engraving has sparked a fresh look back on the life of John Williams. The Black, high-society barbershop owner is described as “one of the best-known characters around Quebec” during the 19th century.
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