Moustache Collection (page 6)

Prince Albert, 1859. Portrait of Prince Albert (1819-1861), Consort of Queen Victoria

Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. Artist: Nadar
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Mr W Brodrick-Cloete, 1911. William Broderick Cloete (1851- 7 May 1915) was a South African-born British industrialist From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Gustave Dore, French artist, engraver and illustrator, 1863. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1900, 2nd album, Editions MD, Paris

Bobby, 1902. Artist: Spy
Bobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England. In a career lasting from 1881 until 1904 he scored 33

Charles IX of France, 1898. Artist:s Krakow
Charles IX of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Portrait of Lipton (1848-1931) who created the famous Lipton tea brand and took part in the Americas Cup

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Artist: G Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

King Richard I. Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. In his own time, the troubadour Bertran de Born called him Oc-e-Non (Yes-and-No)

The ideal tourist bike, Brossard, 3 speeds, 1903

CERVANTES, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. Colored engraving

Amadeo I (Turin, 1845-Turin, 1890). Duke of Aosta and King of Spain (1871-1873). Engraving

John Palmer Brabazon
JOHN PALMER BRABAZON Military Date: 1843 -

Major Esterhazy
MAJOR MCFW ESTERHAZY French Major and German spy, connected with the Dreyfus Case Date: 1847 - 1923

Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs
Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, 36 Bruton Street, London W1, Londons Expert Furrier. 1927

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

SELOCTA, 1825. Creek Native American. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles Bird King

JOHN MASEFIELD (1878-1967). English writer. Photographed 1916

EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809-1849). American writer

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). First Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier

JEAN-LEON GEROME (1824-1904). French painter and sculptor. Engraving, English, 1883

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Photographed in 1880

ERICH VON FALKENHAYN (1861-1922). German army officer

ANTON CHEKHOV (1860-1904). Russian playwright and writer. Photograph, late 19th century

COOK, 19th CENTURY. Pen and ink drawing, late 19th century

John Joseph Jones (1873 - 1941) Irish - born British Labour (Socialist) politician. Member of Parliament for Silvertown, London, 1919 - 1940

France, Paris, Greek War of Independence, Insurrection flag
Greece - 19th century - War of Independence. Insurrection flag 1821

American pugilist. Photograph, n. d
JOHN L. SULLIVAN (1858-1918). American pugilist. Photograph, n.d

WILLIAM BARNES (1801-1886). English poet, philologist and clergyman. Wood engraving, English, 1886

CLOVIS (c466-511). King of the Salian Franks, 481-511. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

JAMES McCUNE SMITH (1813-1865). American physician and abolitionist

Major A. T. Gardner with his new 1100-cc M. G. car
Major A.T. Gardner ( Goldie Gardner) seen here wearing tie, moustache and pleats, next to his new M.G. 1100-cc. Gardner was very successful in breaking speed records in smaller cars

Caruso / Anon Postcard
Enrico Caruso ((1873 - 1921), Italian operatic tenor

Hollman the Cellist
HOLLMAN " A great cellist" Date: 1897

Thomas Killigrew, engraved by J. J Van den Bergh (engraving)
XJF362986 Thomas Killigrew, engraved by J.J Van den Bergh (engraving) by Harding, S. (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reverend Charles Haddon Spurgeon, after a photograph by Elliot & Fry (engraving)
XJF342475 Reverend Charles Haddon Spurgeon, after a photograph by Elliot & Fry (engraving) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)
XIR154643 Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Peter I the Great (1672-1725) 1838 (oil on canvas) (see also 144528)
XKH144529 Peter I the Great (1672-1725) 1838 (oil on canvas) (see also 144528) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 130.6x97 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande. Shu Han emperor of China, 221-223. Detail of a painted silk scroll, c650, attributed to Yen Li Pen

CIRCUS: PROGRAM, c1901. Frank C. Bostocks Grand Zoological Congress and Trained Wild Animal Arena. American circus program, c1901

Alec ( Sir Affable ) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist
Alec (" Sir Affable" ) Knowles (1851-1917) - Theatrical Journalist and member of Londons notorious Pelican Club

(1824-1886). German neurologist. Line engraving, English, 1886
BERNARD ALOYS von GUDDEN (1824-1886). German neurologist. Line engraving, English, 1886

Garrulus glandarius, Eurasian jay
Watercolour by the German ornithologist, hunter and bird collector, Christian Ludwig Landbeck (c. 1833-4)

Patas Monkey CAN 1454 Erythrocebus patas © John Cancalosi / ardea. com
CAN-1454 Patas MONKEY- on branch Erythrocebus patas John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

GEOFFREY CHAUCER (c1340-1400). English poet. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

LEO TOLSTOY (1828-1910). Russian novelist and philosopher. Original cabinet photograph, 1880s

EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON (1869-1935). American poet. Caricature, 1929, by Eva Herrmann

MAN, 19TH CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M. D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century
MAN, 19th CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M.D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century

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"Moustache: A Timeless Symbol of Character and Style" From the iconic duo Laurel and Hardy to the distinguished visage of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, moustaches have long been associated with charm and charisma. In a publicity still from their 1939 film "Flying Deuces, " Laurel and Hardy sported their signature facial hair, adding an extra touch of humor to their comedic genius. But it wasn't just in the world of entertainment that moustaches made an impact. Take a look at General Kitchener's famous poster from 1915, urging men to enlist in World War I - his formidable moustache exuded authority and strength. Even philosophers like Friedrich Nietzsche recognized the power behind this facial adornment. His own well-groomed moustache became synonymous with his intellectual prowess and rebellious spirit. In more recent history, civil rights activist Malcolm X embraced his distinctive moustache as part of his identity. It symbolized both his commitment to justice and defiance against societal norms. During World War II, Britain used propaganda posters like "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" to remind citizens about the importance of discretion. These posters often featured brave soldiers proudly displaying their military-grade 'staches while warning against careless talk that could jeopardize national security. The influence of moustaches extended beyond individuals; even locomotives had character. GWR tank number 34 pictured on the St Ives branch around 1905 showcased its robustness alongside four mustachioed crew members who embodied professionalism and expertise. Artists also found inspiration in this facial feature. Finnish composer Jean Sibelius immortalized himself with a self-portrait featuring a refined upper lip companion painted by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in 1894. And let's not forget Alfred Hitchcock's leading man Robert Donat sporting a dashing pencil-thin moustache in the classic film "The 39 Steps" (1935).