In 1705, Emperor Peter I of Russia instituted a beard tax. Those who paid the tax were required to carry a "beard token".
This site celebrates and explores the bearded aesthetic everywhere.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
(via Vintage Portrait 2 of 2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)
I’m feeling the stache, but not the coiffure.
He and the loon fish at night.
(Source: aleacion)
Photography hasn’t advanced much since this mustache was immortalized.
(Source: fuckyeahvictorianmustaches)