Bearded Collection (#86)

Half length image of bearded tramp in hat, touching finger to nose with full length image of same tramp to the left. Date c1890

Jean Staininger, long bearded man of Braunau, shown here in all his hirsute glory

The Return of the Native by Webster Murray
A bearded bohemian type appears in a cafe, making the rest of its patrons appear considerably less bohemian. Date: 1927

Elizabeth Gatley and her bearded brothers
Elizabeth Gatley (Lee) and her bearded brothers, Richard, John, Henry, Thomas, James and William! James (second from left - seated) is in mourning for his wife, hence the black armband

White Bearded Gnu
A White Bearded GNU, East Africa. Date: 1930s

Crown prince of Germany, c. 1875
FRIEDRICH WILHELM(1831 - 1888) The future Friedrich III of Germany while still Crown Prince of Germany, looking splendidly bearded and wearing a blazer

Hercules strikes Cacus
Page of text with marginal drawing, showing Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail. 1543

Hindu sadhu holy man, close-up of head, Delhi, India

Bearded Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator subgrisescens) adult, sitting in tree, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Iris lutescens and Ranunculus
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering with Buttercups (Ranunculus millefoliatus) in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Hungarian Billy goat, covered with grass. Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary
ROG-14149 Hungarian Billy goat, covered with grass Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK
ROG-13876 Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter Radipole - Dorset - UK Panurus biarmicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK
ROG-13877 Bearded Tit - male in reeds midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK Panurus biarmicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Edwardian workman on his front doorstep, Pembrokeshire
A middle-aged Edwardian workman, standing on the front doorstep of his newly built house, somewhere in Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Ferry Trips - Hamburg, Germany
Taking a trip around the Big Bay/Harbour in a two-level boat at Hamburg, Germany. The bearded captain stands on the lower level to the left

Pigs and man
A bearded man sits uncomfortably in the corner of a pigsty, his arms wrapped round himself for warmth, while piglets suckle at a sow. Perhaps he is a fugitve

The oldest bookseller in Paris
A wonderful photographic postcard showing the Oldest Book Dealer in Paris - an old bearded man selling volumes from large wooden crates on the banks of the Seine

Allies - Gallant Russia
A bearded Russian soldier wearing a heavy greatcoat and shiny boots, converses with a graceful ballerina against the backdrop of his countrys flag

The British 34th Regiment leaving the Crimea, 1856
Massed British troops, many bearded, boarding the ship the Prince Arthur for their return to England after the Crimean War

Saint Wilgefortis
SAINT WILGEFORTIS - legendary daughter of a king of Portugal who asked God to let her grow a beard to escape marriage, and who was consequently martyred, bearded but chaste

Madame Delait Bernard
This St Bernard can be proud that he is owned by Madame Delait, of Thaon-les-Vosges, who is described as the best- known bearded lady of France

Aston Villa Football Club, 1891
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club during the 1891-1892 season. The image shows: Back row, left to right: G. Campbell (left half-back), an unknown bearded man, W

Parisian Artist / Portrait
Close-up photograph of a bearded artist working in Paris

Arab and Hookah
A bearded arab takes off his slippers and seated on a cushion on the floor enjoys his hookah pipe

Bearded Tit (Morris)
BEARDED TIT (Panurus biarmicus)

Julianus (Bearded)
JULIANUS THE APOSTATE Roman emperor philosopher who opposed but tolerated Christianity

Girl in Park / Birds 1920S
A little girl in the park, wearing a white coat with a cloche hat, points out some birds to a bearded old man

Bearded Collie Tussle
Two wet Bearded Collie dogs have a tug of war over a stick!

Bearded Partisan
A Tolstoy-like figure, this World War One veteran has known more war than peace, and is now a resistance fighter, once again fighting the German invaders of his homeland

Medal for Partisan
A splendidly bearded senior resistance fighter receives a medal for his heroic activities

Comets of 1st Century
Various shapes of comet reported by Plinius the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) including disk-shaped, twin- tailed, bearded, sword-like and other variants

Madame Delait Reading
Madame Delait of Thaon-les-Vosges, described as the best-known bearded lady of France

Gents at a Ball
Two young men whispering about an attractive girl who is on the dance floor with a bearded gentleman who has his hand around her waist

Dime Museum, 2 of 2
The interior of a Dime Museum in the Bowery, New York: the audience stares with curiosity at a bearded lady, a very thin man and a giantess among other human oddities

Fong-Pe, God of Winds
FONG-PE, the Chinese god who controls the winds. In this aspect he is an old white- bearded man who carries the winds in sacks. He can also be a dragon

Male Type / Dour Scot 1870
Bearded man wears a frock coat, waistcoat with roll collar, narrow fitting trousers, slim bowtie & lace- up boots

Suffragette / Bearded Lady
Suffragette to the Bearded Lady in a fairground : How did you manage it ?

Bearded Man 1860S
A bearded man with one hand on his hip wears collarless waistcoat & jacket with braid on the cuffs, broad silk faced lapels & with the fronts sloping away from above waist level

COMETS &C
The Shepherd who sleeps in the fields sees many more things than those who sleep in their beds - sometimes a comet like a dragon, sometimes bearded stars

Henry V, Bearded
HENRY V - in later life, wearing a beard

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"Bearded: A Glimpse into the History of Facial Hair" From ancient emperors to renowned psychologists, beards have adorned the faces of remarkable individuals throughout history. The bust of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his wisdom and stoicism, showcases his regal beard that symbolized power and authority. In Rembrandt's masterpiece "Simeon in the Temple, " we witness an elderly man with a long white beard, representing wisdom and reverence. This portrayal captures the essence of age-old traditions and spiritual devotion. Stonewall Jackson, an American military leader during the Civil War, sported a distinguished beard that exemplified strength and resilience. His facial hair became synonymous with bravery on the battlefield. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus stands as another iconic figure with a magnificent beard. As a revered king who defended Christianity against paganism, his facial hair embodied both nobility and religious devotion. King Francis I of France was not only recognized for his political prowess but also for his impeccably groomed beard. His refined appearance set trends among European royalty during the Renaissance era. Sigmund Freud's signed sepia photograph portrays him with an impressive salt-and-pepper beard—a visual representation of intellectual depth and groundbreaking theories in psychoanalysis. The portrait of Zoroaster takes us back to ancient Persia where this legendary prophet is depicted with a flowing white beard—an emblematic feature associated with divine wisdom and enlightenment. Amidst these historical figures lies whimsy; A Book of Nonsense introduces us to an old man whose fears are mirrored by his lengthy grayish-white facial hair—reminding us that even humor can find its place amidst bearded tales from yesteryears. Nature too embraces bearded wonders like Cypripedium barbatum or Bearded Ladies Slipper Orchid—a delicate flower boasting intricate petals resembling tiny beards—nature's own tribute to the allure of facial hair.