A Civil War Comb!

The Well-Aged Mustache

Fantastic Unconnected Sideburns

That smooth, white and unbewhiskered chin must have made all this relatives proud.

A Handlebar, Waiting For An Expert Twist

Some blinkered fools suggest twisting is a form of mustache abuse. Balderdash! Mustaches crave the expert twist.

Genetics and The Mustache

Sometimes, even the most diligent mustache cultivator is hampered by simple genetics.. This gentleman is obviously of superior mustache stock, as evidenced by his pronounced philtrum. His is a most impressive bloodline; I hope he had many sons.

The Artistic Mustache

The juxtaposition of the drooping mustache with the tie is a mark of a fine, professional mustache portraiture.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 13

I can't say I approve of this painted Southern dandy, but the mustache is ready to fight.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 12

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 11

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 10

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 9

The Illustrated Mustache

The Ghostly Mustache

It drifts away to nothingness on his lip, like the fading fragments of a wispy dream...

Mustache and Sideburns

With a proud overhand twist, this gentleman highlights the fact that he is sporting a mustache plus sideburns. Since this image is from maybe 15 years before the heyday of the facesehlf during the administration of President Arthur, he maybe a considered a pioneer of the style.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 8

Unfortunately the image is maddeningly obscure as to whether the officer has bloomed his mustache and sideburns into a mature faceshelf.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 7

Mustache Poses

The Stand-In

Supporting documents acquired at the same time as this image purport to prove that this gentleman worked as a stand-in for President Arthur to thwart assassination plots.

The Potent Mustache

It is a well established medical fact that the mustachioed are incredibly potent and fertile, but don't be fooled by the tender moment pictured above... male children predominate. Mustache fertility will not lead to family ruin due to multiple dowries.

Untwisted and Free

Troubled Businessman On Top, Bushy Peace Officer Up Front

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 6

CSA General William Preston

Growing Pangs

When the first, tender shoots of the mustache sprout is a delicate time in a young man's life.

The Tucked Tie Mustache

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 5

Thomas Quirk, scout for John Hunt Morgan and mustache aficionado.

MSC: Mustache-Sideburn Connection

The most amazing faceshelf I've ever seen. It should be held up as shining example of perfection for the feckless youths of today.

The Married Mustache

A fine mustache is an indicator of future earning potential. The bride-to-be is clearly thrilled.

Lip Shadow

This gentleman's thick and bushy mustache throws a fine shadow over his lips. This sort of density is a reliable indicator of mustache quality.

The Dapper Hat'tache

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 4

The Learned Mustache

A fine scholarly mustache, suitable for any field of study.