In this episode, we take a closer look at Victorian fire Mustache Guards—Moustache cups or mugs were quite popular with the gentleman of the Victorian era. With the fashion of having styled moustaches, usually held to stiff perfection with moustache wax, it was difficult to enjoy hot drinks such as tea without staining or ruining facial hair.
Thus the moustache guard was added to cups and mugs for gentleman to enjoy their hot beverages without worry. No droopy moustaches here!
By Lisa Bower, Curator (Registrar) History
In my role working with the Cultural History collection, I have the privilege to care for many inspiring objects, including one of our recent acquisitions.…
On a sunny July afternoon in 1940, “Clifton” Haliburton Memorial Museum, officially opened with great fanfare and crowds. The property was purchased and operated by the Nova Scotia Department of Highways…
In this episode, we take a look at a stuffed bulldog lithograph print from the late 19th century, made by the Arnold Printworks company. Patented in either 1892 or 1902, this fabric-printed and straw-…