Highlights from my collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs (cabinet photographs, cartes de visite (cdvs), albumen prints, real photographic postcards) of men with moustaches (or mustaches, depending on which side of the pond you hail from). We travel the world gleaning bits of information whilst admiring the expertly twirled moustaches on display.

Wednesday 13th Movember: Canada

I can't remember where I bought this from but I am pretty certain it was from Canada or the States. Scribbled faintly on the back in pencil are the words: 1904 Swanson. So we know who it is and when but not, unfortunately, where.

In these days of ever-increasing fuel prices, Swanson is perhaps showing us the way to go, were it not for the ever-decreasing numbers of wildlife the world over. Rabbit fur might still be acceptable but who knows what his coat is made of. Best not to ask. Just admire the style and that pert moustache.

Small cabinet photograph, 1904. Click on the photo for a closer view.




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