Sideburn Collection

General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Oil on canvas, 1871, by Franz von Lenbach

GILBERT & SULLIVAN. Sir Arthur Sullivan (left) and Sir William Schwenck Gilbert: caricature, 1881, on the occasion of Patience

Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria (26 August 1819 - 14 December 1861). From " Albert The Good; Scenes in the Life of The Prince Consort"

JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900). English caricature lithograph, 1872, by Adriano Cecioni

Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop
672684 Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop; (add.info.: Rev Dr Ware, Henry Ware (22 June 1830 - 16 April 1909) was the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness from 1889 until his death in 1909

Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885
673065 Major-General Charles George Gordon, 1833-1885; (add.info.: Major-General Charles George Gordon (28 January 1833 - 26 January 1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha

Alfred Tennyson, poet
672738 Alfred Tennyson, poet; (add.info.: Alfred Tennyson - photo Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892)

Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough
672695 Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough; (add.info.: Bishop of Peterborough, Mandell Creighton 5 July 1843 - 14 January 1901, British historian and a bishop of the Church of England)

Portrait of William Thomson
672642 Portrait of William Thomson; (add.info.: William Thomson - Tinted lithograph William Magee (18 March 1766 - 18 August 1831) was a Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin

Portrait of James Sant
672605 Portrait of James Sant; (add.info.: James Sant - Woodbury James Sant C (1820-1916) was a British painter specializing in portraits, and a member of the Royal Academy

Admiral Bedford Clapperton Trevelyan Pim
672587 Admiral Bedford Clapperton Trevelyan Pim; (add.info.: Admiral Bedford Clapperton Trevelyan Pim (12 June 1826 - 30 September 1886) was a Royal Navy officer, Arctic explorer, barrister

John Bright (1811-1889)
863226 John Bright (1811-1889); (add.info.: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867

Jacques Etienne Joseph Alexandre Macdonald
863507 Jacques Etienne Joseph Alexandre Macdonald; (add.info.: Jacques Etienne Joseph Alexandre Macdonald, Duc de Tarente (1765-1840) French soldier, son of a Scottish Jacobite

Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855
863479 Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855; (add.info.: Alexander II (1818-1881) Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as 'The Liberator', he emancipated the serfs in 1861

Sir Charles Reed, politician
672737 Sir Charles Reed, politician; (add.info.: Sir Charles Reed (19 June 1819 - 25 March 1881) was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Hackney and St Ives

Michael Davitt, politician
672696 Michael Davitt, politician; (add.info.: Michael Davitt - Woodbury Michael Davitt (Irish name: Micheal Mac Daibheid) (25 March 1846 - 30 May 1906)

Lord Cranbrook, politician
672694 Lord Cranbrook, politician; (add.info.: Lord Cranbrook - Woodbury Earl of Cranbrook, in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom)

Leonard Courtney, politician
672693 Leonard Courtney, politician; (add.info.: Leonard Courtney - Woodbury Leonard Henry Courtney, 1st Baron Courtney of Penwith (6 July 1832 - 11 May 1918) was a British politician

Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer
672689 Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer; (add.info.: Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard (22 January 1858 - 11 April 1945), known as Sir Frederick Lugard between 1901 and 1928

Portrait of William Magee
672637 Portrait of William Magee; (add.info.: William Magee - Tinted lithograph, William Magee (18 March 1766 - 18 August 1831) was a Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin

Portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke (4 December 1811 - 27 July 1892). 19th century (tinted lithograph)
672628 Portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke (4 December 1811 - 27 July 1892). 19th century (tinted lithograph); (add.info)

Portrait of William Marshall
672600 Portrait of William Marshall; (add.info.: W C Marshall (born 1849) lost the very first Wimbledon tennis final (1877) to Spencer Gore 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, Woodbury); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Sir Charles Reed
672580 Portrait of Sir Charles Reed; (add.info.: Charles Reeds - Woodbury Sir Charles Reed (19 June 1819 - 25 March 1881) was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Hackney

Portrait of George Limbrey Sclater-Booth
672563 Portrait of George Limbrey Sclater-Booth; (add.info.: George Sclater-Booth - Woodbury George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing, DL (19 May 1826 - 22 October 1894)

Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens
672557 Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens; (add.info.: Carl Wilhelm Siemens (en: Charles William Siemens, known as Sir William Siemens) (4 April 1823 - 19 November 1883)

Portrait of Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (4 June 1833 - 25 March 1913). 19th century (photo)
672531 Portrait of Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (4 June 1833 - 25 March 1913). 19th century (photo); (add.info.: He was an Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army, He served in Burma)

William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)
863469 William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904); (add.info.: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman, one of the great Parliamentarians of the late 19th century

Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907)
863465 Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907); (add.info.: Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907) Anglo-Irish naval officer and explorer who made discoveries in the Canadian arctic islands

Portrait of Goldwyn Smith
672558 Portrait of Goldwyn Smith; (add.info.: Goldwyn Smith - Woodbury (August 13, 1823 - June 7, 1910) was a British historian and journalist

Joseph Pease, politician
672742 Joseph Pease, politician; (add.info.: Joseph Pease (22 June 1799 - 8 February 1872) was involved in the early railway system in the UK and was the first Quaker elected to Parliament

Portrait of Frederic William Farrar
672647 Portrait of Frederic William Farrar; (add.info.: Frederic William Farrar (Mumbai, 7 August 1831 - Canterbury, 22 March 1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican)

Portrait of Charles John Vaughan
672643 Portrait of Charles John Vaughan; (add.info.: CJ Vaughan - Tinted lithograph Charles John Vaughan (16 August 1816 - 15 October 1897)

Portrait of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
672606 Portrait of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock; (add.info.: Leopold McClintock - Woodbury Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock (8 July 1819 - 17 November 1907)

Portrait of Sir George Osborne Morgan
672594 Portrait of Sir George Osborne Morgan; (add.info.: G O Morgan - Woodbury Sir George Osborne Morgan, 1st Baronet (8 May 1826 - 25 August 1897) was a Welsh lawyer and Liberal politician

Portrait of The Most Rev. William Thomson
672544 Portrait of The Most Rev. William Thomson; (add.info.: The Most Rev, William Thomson (11 February 1819 - 25 December 1890) was an English church leader

Portrait of James Plaisted Wilde
672540 Portrait of James Plaisted Wilde; (add.info.: Lord Penzance - Woodbury James Plaisted Wilde, 1st Baron Penzance (12 July 1816 - 9 December 1899)

Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882
673114 Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882; (add.info.: Ralph Waldo Emerson (25 May 1803 - 27 April 1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet

John Bright (1811-1889)
863481 John Bright (1811-1889); (add.info.: John Bright (1811-1889) British radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League. Reform Act 1867

Henry John Rous (1795-1877)
863468 Henry John Rous (1795-1877); (add.info.: Henry John Rous (1795-1877), British admiral and sportsman. He served in the Royal Navy from 1808 until 1838

Portrait of Hugo Richard Charteris
672644 Portrait of Hugo Richard Charteris; (add.info.: Hugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March (25 August 1857 - 12 July 1937), styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914

Portrait of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
672630 Portrait of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley; (add.info.: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (13 December 1815 - 18 July 1881) was an English churchman, Dean of Westminster

Portrait of Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox
672627 Portrait of Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox; (add.info.: Duke of Richmond - Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, 6th Duke of Lennox)

Portrait of George Moberly
672595 Portrait of George Moberly; (add.info.: George Moberly (10 October 1803 - 6 July 1885), English divine, was educated at Winchester and Balliol College, Oxford); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Viscount Sandon
672574 Portrait of Viscount Sandon; (add.info.: Viscount Sandon - Woodbury Earl of Harrowby, in the County of Lincoln, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom)

Portrait of William Connor Magee
672570 Portrait of William Connor Magee; (add.info.: William Connor Magee (1821-5 May 1891) was an Irish clergyman of the Anglican church, Archbishop of York for a short period in 1891

Portrait of Samuel Morley
672564 Portrait of Samuel Morley; (add.info.: Samuel Morley (15 October 1809 - 5 September 1886), was an English woollen manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter (Congregationalist), abolitionist

Portrait of William Henry Smith
672556 Portrait of William Henry Smith; (add.info.: William Henry Smith (24 June 1825 - 6 October 1891) was an English bookseller and newsagent of the family firm W H Smith

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"Sideburns: A Historical Fashion Statement" Throughout history, sideburns have adorned the faces of influential figures, leaving an indelible mark on their legacy. General Ulysses S. Grant, a formidable leader during The American Civil War, sported distinguished sideburns that mirrored his unwavering determination. In the world of music, Richard Wagner's grandiose compositions resonated with audiences worldwide. His intense gaze was accentuated by his meticulously groomed sideburns, adding to his enigmatic persona. The creative duo of Gilbert & Sullivan brought us timeless operettas filled with wit and charm. Sir Arthur Sullivan's refined sideburns perfectly complemented Sir William Schwenck Gilbert's sharp humor, creating a harmonious partnership both on and off stage. Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, exuded regal elegance with his neatly trimmed sideburns. As a patron of the arts and sciences, he left an enduring impact on Victorian society. John Ruskin's eccentricity knew no bounds as depicted in caricature lithographs from 1872. His flamboyant sideburns matched his unconventional personality and artistic pursuits. Franz Schubert's genius transcended time through his enchanting melodies. Even in portraits captured centuries ago, one cannot help but notice the subtle yet striking presence of his well-groomed sideburns that mirrored the depth of his musical creations. Cornelius Vanderbilt epitomized success in America during the 19th century as a prominent businessman and financier. Alongside his shrewd business acumen were impeccably styled sideburns that reflected both power and sophistication. From self-portraits to political figures like Agustin de Arguelles Alvarez or Manuel Breton de los Herreros by Antonio Gomez Cros; artists skillfully captured their subjects' essence through every stroke while paying homage to their distinctive facial hair choices – be it bold or understated sideburns.