Friday, November 26, 2010

Movember Memories

As the month of Movember draws to a close, I would like to honour a few of the more unique mustaches to have ever graced this fair city.  Exhibit A: real estate agent and singer, John Yuzyk.

Date: February 1975; Photographer: Gerry Hart
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10696, Item 6

Exhibit B: economist and natural resource consultant David A. Young

Date: September 1977
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10694, Item  3

Exhibit C: Rob Kitching, flanked by his employees Coral McKendrick and Arlene Scherbain.  Bonus points for displaying his handlebar in such an affectionate manner.

Date: December 20, 1975; Photographer: Jim Wiley
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 8, Folder 10266, Item 17

Exhibit D: Dr. Charles Faiman.  The mustache/pipe combo is killer.

Date: January 1979; Photographer: Jon Thordarson
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 5, Folder 10146, Item 6

I know what you're thinking.  It's nearing the holidays and all of these men have everything they could ever want already: a fantastic mouth brow.  Well, do not despair.  You could always be like Professor Victor Leathers here and purchase a collection of mustache cups.  Their stache no longer has to be a tea strainer.  Happy Holidays to the mustachioed set and a Merry Movember to everyone!
 
Date: November 24, 1969; Photographer: Frank Chalmers
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 9, Folder 10295, Item 4

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Milking It

A photograph of farmer Keith McPherson, his cow Jennie, and Brandon mayor Bill K. Wilton.  I'm not sure if there was a competition involved or if these two just made some admittedly awesome overalls and decided this was a good photo op.  Either way, if I were them, I would not be putting those bottles anywhere near my mouth.  The woman in the background shooting a look of shock and disgust their way is an absolute classic.
Date: June 25, 1970; Photographer: Frank Chalmers
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 19, Folder 10682, Item 2