Archive Moustaches

November is here and with it comes Movember. Will you be growing your Mo to raise funds for a good cause? If you do take the challenge you might be thinking what to do at the end of it? Style it or shave it?

To help you decide what style to choose here’s some inspiration from our collections. All these gentlemen may have been early participants in Movember.

Moses James Nobbs, last of the Mail Coach Guards. Watercolour Painting by H E Brown.
c 1890

Captain Waterhouse, Assistant Postmaster General, POST 118/1327

Men standing in front of sorting frames sorting mail, photographic lantern slide, early 20th Century

We especially adore illustrated postcards designed by French artist Em Dupuis between 1914-1915. These are a great source of inspiration.

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Or what about going bald completely?

J Darke Esq. Regional Director, North West Region, 1911.

Which style would you go for? Share your picture with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook! Tag @thepostalmuseum

– Marketing & Communications Team