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OPERA: MARITANA. A tenor in the role of Don Caesar from a performance of the opera Maritana, by William Vincent Wallace. Wood engraving, 19th century

GREEK SOLDIER, c1850. Line engraving, German, c1850

ANCIENT BRITONS. Line engraving, c1800

KING OF DELHI, 1858. Wood engraving, 1858

GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST. Line engraving, 1853, after a calotype by Roger Fenton

SILENUS. Line engraving, French, 19th century, after a bronze sculpture

FIGHT WITH A CENTAUR. Line engraving, Dutch, late 15th century, by Master I. A. M. of Zwolle
FIGHT WITH A CENTAUR. Line engraving, Dutch, late 15th century, by Master I.A.M. of Zwolle

HAMMOCK, 1892. A husband, returning to Asbury Park for the weekend, is upset to find his wife lying in a hammock. American wood engraving, 1892

OBESE MAN, 1883. An obese man answers his critics on a New York City street. Wood engraving, American, 1883

GREEK SOLDIER, 1820s. A Greek partisan fighting for independence against the Turks in the 1820s. Steel engraving, American, c1850, after Emanuel Leutze

CHRISTOPHE PLANTIN (1520-1589). Flemish printer. Line engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary engraving by Henri Goltziu

SICILY: GUERRILLAS, 1860. La Masa, the Sicilian guerrilla leader, and his staff, in the streets of Palermo, Italy. Wood engraving, 1860

PARLIAMENT: BODYGUARD. The royal bodyguard searching the vaults of the Houses of Parliament before the opening of the session at Westminster Hall, London, England. Wood engraving, 1872

POLISH KNIGHT, 15th CENT. A Polish knight of the 15th century. Line engraving

CHRISTOPHER C. AUGUR (1821-1898). American army officer. Wood engraving, American, 1863, after a photograph

DORÉ: OPERA PERFORMERS. Grotesque caricatures of operatic performers. Wood engraving, 1867, after Gustave Dor

SCOTTISH GAMES, 1867. A performance of the Highland Fling during the Scottish Games at Jones Wood, New York City, sponsored by the New York Caledonian Club, 1 July 1867

MEN DRINKING, 1872. Wood engraving, American, 1872

SIR THOMAS GRESHAM (1519-1579). English financier. Steel engraving, English, c1830

GREECE: NAXOS, c1790. Inhabitants of the Greek island of Naxos, one of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. Copper engraving, English, c1790

SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (c1496-1566). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520-1566. Line engraving, 16th century

CHESS TOURNAMENT, 1889. Great chess tournament between Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin of Russia (facing) and Max Weiss of Austria (Hungarian-born). Wood engraving, 1889, after a photograph by J.W. Baar

CORREGGIO (c1489-1534). Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio. Italian painter. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

CHILDREN DANCING. Children dancing in the street to the tunes of an organ grinder. Wood engraving after a painting of 1886 by Dorothy Tennant

JACQUES FOUQUIÈRES (c1580-1659). French (Flemish-born) painter. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

METALWORKER, c1700. A metalworker of the streets of London. Line engraving from Pierce Tempests Cries of London, 1688-1702

ENGLAND: CHESS MATCH. Chess match between Oxford and Cambridge. Wood engraving, English, 1873

GIORGIONE (c1477-1510). Italian painter. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

LONDON DANDY, 1646. Wood engraving, English, c1875

DRUM MAJOR. Wood engraving, American, 1876, after David Hunter Strother (known as Porte Crayon)

WILLIAM EDWARDES (1835-1896). 4th Baron Kensington. British politician. Wood engraving, English, 1896, after a photograph

IRISH CHESS ASSOCIATION. The Irish Chess Association at Belfast. Line engraving, 1886

CHALGROVE FIELD, 1643. Parliamentary leader John Hampden mortally wounded at the Battle of Chalgrove Field, 18 June 1643. Wood engraving, English, c1860

MUSKETEER, 16th CENTURY. A musketeer during the reign of King Henry III of France (1574-1589). Copper engraving, French, 18th century

FREDERICK FANNING AYER (1851-1924). American lawyer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

EDWARDS PIERREPONT (1817-1892). American statesman and lawyer. Steel engraving, 19th century

CHINESE SPECTACLES, c1850. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

WILLIAM II (1056-1100). Called William Rufus. King of England, 1087-1100. Aquatint, English, 1798

RICHARD I (1157-1199). Surnamed Coeur de Lion or Lion-Hearted. King of England, 1189-1199. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1880. The General Election: Reading the Result of the Poll. Wood engraving. English, 1880

SANDRO BOTTICELLI (1445-1510). Florentine painter. Copper engraving, French, 17th century

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX (1091-1153). French ecclesiastic. Line engraving, French, 1584

BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, after Thure de Thulstrup, 1888

CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A. D. ). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century
CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A.D.). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century

NOAH RECEIVES THE DOVE. Wood engraving, 19th century

GUITAR PLAYER. Line engraving, French, 18th century, after a painting by Cornelis Bega (1620-1664)

LEO von CAPRIVI (1831-1899). Graf Georg Leo von Caprivi. German soldier and poltician. Wood engraving, English, 1890, when Graf von Caprivi became chancellor of Germany

AMADEUS I (1845-1890). Duke of Aosta. King of Spain, 1870-1873. Wood engraving, English, 1870

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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).