The Old Man and the Sea
January 28, 2009
Sea Captains have always been a symbol of stoic resolve and masculinity– as well as awesome mustaches & killer coats. Photos– The Library of Congress archive.
Throughout history, mustaches have been worn by military men. Generally, lower ranks wore smaller and less elaborate mustaches.
As a man advanced in rank, his moustache would become thicker and bushier, until he was permitted to wear a full beard.
Mustache or moustache, they are both correct. I’ll go with moustache from here on out.
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That’s an impressive array of facial hair pictures. Did you know the term “sideburns” comes from American Civil War General Ambrose Burnside? He had the big shaggy pork chops style sideburns and people began calling them sideburns after Burnside.
I love that.
Great images!