Of the antiquity of the custom of wearing the beard there can be little doubt, since, unless Adam was the first barber, as well as gardener, he must have worn the old ornament to his chin with which God had … Continue reading
Perhaps the English king most famous for his beard was Charles I, who came to the throne in 1625. Images in the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection show him as a fresh-faced, clean-shaven young prince, while later portraits as king show … Continue reading
‘never put anything on paper, my boy, and never trust a man with a small black moustache’ P.G. Woodhouse, Cocktail Time 1958 Source: Moustaches, Whiskers & Beards, Lucinda Hawksley
The fear of bearded dairymen was something that that originated in New York, where the Board of Health banned dairy workers from growing beards. Dr Park, who worked for the board, was quoted as saying: There is a real menace … Continue reading
In 1907 a French scientist ran an unusual experiment. He approached bearded and beardless men on the streets of Paris and asked each of them to kiss his female assistant. Before each kiss, the woman’s lips were cleaned with antiseptic. … Continue reading
Facial hair has often been viewed as subversive. In the mid-nineteenth century the Manchester Courier announced: ‘Since the late insurrection and massacre at Naples it is unsafe for any man who wears his beards and mustachios to walk the streets … Continue reading
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By the turn of the twentieth century, beards were worn mostly by grumpy old men, and in 1904 the writer and humorist Frank Richardson coined the expression ‘face fungus’. Although he is little read today, Richardson was popular in his … Continue reading
The concept of the stylish modern-day man seems to change from day to day. It can be hard to keep up with the times and make sure that your appearance looks good in the modern world. Obviously, you don’t have … Continue reading
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Let’s talk about this Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK Unique 27cm Vintage beard plate on Etsy UK with Victorian Medical illustrations from an extensive collection of obscure bandaging techniques. A unique, one-off, up-cycled vintage plate. Only one available £35. Decorated … Continue reading
In 1904 a London County Council report stated that anyone suffering from ring-worm of the beard (a scourge of the day) must not be served in the barbers, hairdressers’ or haircutting shops’. This clause was seen even more important than … Continue reading
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