theatlantic: In case you couldn’t get enough of our mustache fixation, a look at mustache guards: A mustache does not have to be a simple tuft of hair above the lip and below the nose. In the 19th century, mustaches assumed all kinds of forms thanks to the holding power of wax. They were personal works of art. The wax, however, was not perfect. For one, it could be melted or mussed by steam or hot liquids. That spelled trouble at tea time. But never fear, the relentlessly inventive 19th century tinkerer devised a solution: the mustache protector.

theatlantic:

In case you couldn’t get enough of our mustache fixation, a look at mustache guards:

A mustache does not have to be a simple tuft of hair above the lip and below the nose. In the 19th century, mustaches assumed all kinds of forms thanks to the holding power of wax. They were personal works of art.

The wax, however, was not perfect. For one, it could be melted or mussed by steam or hot liquids. That spelled trouble at tea time. But never fear, the relentlessly inventive 19th century tinkerer devised a solution: the mustache protector.

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    I need to get this for @delvyn
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    Another one I’ve found for @nadles.
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    this is just awesome.
  6. asundra said: All I see is Boston. As in taxation. As in Boston Tea Party. Yeap. That’s all I see. Ohh, wait, nvm. We weren’t talking politics were we? Hmm. =)
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    This is amazing. Also these thingies remind me of medieval body-part reliquaries. I’m not sure if this thought makes me...
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    This would be incredibly useful now-a-days.
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    THIS ONE IS FOR CLAY SHIELDS MY BOYFRIEND. HE TOLD ME ABOUT THE MUSTACHE CUP!!!
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    Ohhhhh my goooooood!!!
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    How have these not made a comeback yet?
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