#image adjusted for contrast—refer solely to seller's pics if buying

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Real photo postcard of a strongman redefining "power bottom," c. 1910

#two's company three's a crowd and six is just showing off now #the sock garter! #image adjusted for contrast—refer solely to seller's pics if buying #early 20th century #1900s #1910s #1910s fashion #historical fashion #vintage fashion #menswear #men's fashion #fashion history #vintage men #gay interest #vintage photography #rppc #vintage postcard #sorry I've been so inactive it's just a very busy time irl

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Carte de visite of another military man sallying forth on his mighty steed, Saumur, France, c. 1870

#his enemies never saw this coming #as usual refer solely to seller's pics if buying; image has been straightened sharpened and contrast adjusted for tumblr #19th century #1800s #1870s #1870s fashion #19th century fashion #historical fashion #fashion history #men's fashion #male fashion #menswear #uniforms #military fashion #19th century photography #carte de visite #cdv #19th century men

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Albumen print of a group of 19th century men dressed in 16th century costume, c. 1890s

#special shout-out to reclining man in front #and his buddy deep in thought innocently regarding the ceiling surely unaware where his other hand is resting ;) #not sure if they're going for 16th or 17th century actually; the very short breeches suggest 16thc but the boots look 17thc to me? #but I'm not very familiar with either era #and who could blame these guys for taking a bit of creative liberty in order to rock thigh highs and cute little pumpkin shorts #19th century #1800s #1890s #19th century fashion #historical fashion #historical costuming #men's fashion #fashion history #19th century photography #albumen print #fancy dress ball #is what I'm assuming as they seem more homogeneously costumed and casually posed than I'd expect of a theater group #as always refer solely to seller's pics if deciding to buy—I've sharpened image adjusted contrast and cropped for tumblr