Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Annals of Mustache Villainy

Regular readers of this poor journal will be familiar with my quirks and prejudices. I defend the mustache in all forms and the fine men and women who wear them from all assaults. But there is villainy in the mustache family:



Presented here is true villain from mustache history, John Wilkes Booth, murderer of the 16th President if these United States, Abraham Lincoln.

This heretofore unknown image of the assassin was uncovered by the keen eye of Josh Hager while working at Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke University. Read his entire adventure at the RBMSCL blog, The Devil's Tale.

Brought to my attention by the ever faithful Amy McDonald.
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48 comments:

  1. leslieMay 27, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Where has this blog been my whole life? I am glad!

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  2. HistorianaMay 27, 2010 at 3:45 PM

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  3. HistorianaMay 27, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    It is fitting that it would be Duke connected to this latest villainous discovery.....shaking fist of Wildcat fury!

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  4. AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    The moustache that killed the hat. Not being from America one has a different perspective: No man could stand in the way of a Moustache as magnificent as this, not even a president. I think many other moustaches would have been required to catch and kill this one. Moustache gone wild!

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  5. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Come, come. This fellow is much older than that twenty-six year-old murderous thespian.

    He looks no more like Wilkes Booth than I.

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    I made some brilliant town halls at roblox

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  7. commoncentsJune 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    I love your blog! Keep up the great work!!

    Steve
    Common Cents
    http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com

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  8. ElizabethJune 28, 2010 at 7:55 PM

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  9. Prettypics123June 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM

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  10. MadbeanmanJune 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    This blog is what I love most, great pieces of insanity.

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  11. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Congratulations on being Blog of Note. My name's Christopher Bassoo and I have been looking into social media, web applications, franchise sales, Google analytic, prevention of fraud and fraudulent emails, etc. Anyway, in my search I came across your blog, and it was a much needed laugh. Also, I quite enjoy your layout -- it goes perfectly with the atmosphere of 19th century mustaches. Very impressive blog, I'll most definitely return to see who the next mustache star is. :D

    Again, congrats on being blog of note. Warm regards.

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  12. HennaJune 29, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    well, it was a joy reading your blog and comments regarding mustaches, its fitting to know how personality become to mustaches and look fiery or nice

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  13. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    you have made me laugh. This is something you should be proud of and probably put on your CV.

    I myself am not a fan o facial hair but everyone should experiment at least once. I hate adding my blog to comments but I feel this post of mine may tickle yoour sides.

    http://ldncitygirl.blogspot.com/2010/06/gods-love-to-hate-me.html

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  14. The MisanthropeJune 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Truly a man's mustache

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  15. blessingsgoddessJune 29, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    You have certainly filled the mustache gap in the market !

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  16. TawnaJune 29, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Wow. you are awesome !!! Hilarious, unique, improves my vocabulary...I love it!

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  17. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 1:25 PM

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  18. Bruce's Bike BlogJune 29, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    To me these mustaches are like the ball caps the guys wear today--some sports team, a tractor dealership, NASCAR, and other symbols that celebrate mediocrity--but the mustache had a lot more class!

    Cheers! Bruce

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  19. Ryan AllenJune 29, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    i wish i could grow a mustache like that

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  20. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Definitely sharing this blog with others, also trying to coax my brother into choosing a mustache to grow that looks like one on your page.
    Is General Custer soon to come in the Annals of Mustach Villainy?

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  21. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Will definitely share this blog with other facial hair fans! Trying to convince my brother to try out a style pictured on your blog.
    Is Gen Custer soon to come in the Annals of Mustache Villainy?

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  22. Il ConformistaJune 30, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Have you ever noticed how the size of the mustache is inversely correlated to the evilness of the person under it?

    Here is the scientific proof:

    Hitler = small mustache = very evil

    Groucho Marx = big mustache = not so evil

    Conclusion: evil stunts mustache growth.

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  23. SierraJune 30, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Dear Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century,

    WOW! Really interesting. I wish everyone had mustaches this FANTASTIC! I have to admit the 19th century was full of these masculine mustaches. Keep writing GREAT stories, because, your a GREAT writer. Check out my blog at www.sierraschirp.blogspot.com! I write about reviews [I may write about your blog!] recipes, personal thoughts, and more!

    PS: You're HILARIOUS with the mustache jokes! :)

    Love & Rockets,
    Sierra

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  24. Erin & MaryJune 30, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Hm. I had a mustache similair to that one... I decided to grow it out and braid it.

    -Ein. (:

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  25. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Just found your blog and I love it! I'm following you. I'm from Paris, France and "La Moustache" is something we love here as well! ;) Just launched a fun blog called "Mandatory Laugh", if you have some time to drop by.

    Thank you!

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  26. Dr. HMMJune 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    A fine and well-documented sampling indeed! I do have one question: where are your portraits of the femme mustache? Rather like the femmullet I stumbled upon this blog hoping also to view the fantastic facial hair artistry of the gentler sex.

    http://whathehelldoiknow.blogspot.com/

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  27. Jarrett BelliniJuly 1, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I like it. It's very Mark Twain. Go Booth!

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  28. a chick without a moustacheJuly 1, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    this is not solely about moustaches of the 19th century, but i thought you might find this history interesting:

    http://www.blogonoscopy.com/2008/08/brief-history-of-moustache.html

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  29. Dan BJuly 1, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    I never realized how many different styles of mustaches there are. You need to make a post about the porn mustache.

    http://rantingsofapsychopath2.blogspot.com/

    Dan

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  30. Mr.FluffyGuyJuly 2, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Beary funny! Someday, when I grow a mustache, Id want to be featured on here.

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  31. Misty's CreationsJuly 4, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Very Cool...I'm a Barber when I'm not painting or sculpting clay, I sculpt mustaches and beards. Love your blog!
    Misty

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  32. Liz of Wool BoutiqueJuly 5, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Congrats on being a Blog of Note.

    I am so happy to see a blog on the wonders of the Muzz. Amazing.

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  33. Mystery BruisesJuly 5, 2010 at 9:05 PM

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    what a wonderful and engaging blog! i am so glad i have found you! now i have something to do on saturday nights other than just stroke my pet cat
    thanks!
    xx
    www.mysterybruises.blogspot.com

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  34. TechnologyMonitorJuly 6, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    great blog

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  35. Salvatore ManciniJuly 6, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Nothing is better than a good stache!!!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 7, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    I don't mean to offend, but was never too fond of facial hair. That is, of course, until I stumbled upon this little slice of heaven. I especially enjoy your witty, eloquently worded commentary on each one!

    More Mustaches!

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  40. AnonymousJuly 7, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    I love it, great blog! This guy is the spitting image of my friend Stephane de Billy, a true schnauzer!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 7, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    who doesn't love a good mustache?

    http://justmycrazyboringlife.blogspot.com/

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    19th century mustaches are nice but what looks hot on the 21st century man? I got the answer from the ladies!

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