The Collections Corner - Mustache Guards
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!
Thus the moustache guard was added to cups and mugs for gentleman to enjoy their hot beverages without worry. No droopy moustaches here!
