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False facial hair has been used as a disguise for thousands of years. In particular, women throughout history have used false facial hair to disguise themselves as men, often to gain access to freedoms they were denied as women.
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reported in 1963 that customers were primarily "young boys for fun or to 'virilize' themselves" as well as "wives who give them to their husbands".
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Casey, Helen (2018). "A Tiny Cloak of Privilege: Facial Hair and Story Telling". In Jennifer Evans; Alun Withey (eds.).
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are made in a variety of ways, but usually require a form of adhesive to affix the moustache to the wearer's face.
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In many forms of popular media, the use of a fake moustache as an unconvincing disguise is a commonly-used
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Drawn-on fake moustaches are deployed humorously in graffiti and other artistic means.
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Despite these perceptions, false facial hair was worn for aesthetic reasons during the
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In the 19th century, fake moustaches held associations with deception and criminality.
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False facial hair has also been used for theater and performance since at least the
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During the 2010s, fake moustaches surged in popularity, as a humorous, ironic, and
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In the mid-20th century, fake mustaches were sold commercially. The
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New Perspectives on the History of Facial Hair – Framing the Face
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Many iconic moustaches in popular media have been prosthetic:
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would often wear false facial hair to appear older onstage.
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Facial Hair and the Performance of Early Modern Masculinity
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Costume

History
Industry
Costume coordination
Use of costume in Athenian tragedy
Wardrobe supervisor
Fursuit
Cosplay
Costume party
Masque
Masquerade ball
Parade
World Costume Festival
Costume design
Costume designer
Spirit gum
Body painting
Disguise
Fake moustache
Fatsuit
Illusion costume
Inflatable costume
Rubber mask
Zentai
Halloween costume
Santa suit
Costumed performer
Creature suit

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