Pictured here in 1890, Louis Coulon was a French metallurgist and mold maker who had followed in his father's footsteps to work in the foundry, though by this time, he had garnered acclaim for wearing the longest beard at some eleven feet and became an attraction for sporting his pet cats within his beard, which was used for numerous publications, most famously for postcards that displayed this as a novelty that delighted people across the globe. Coulon came to acclaim in the middle of the nineteenth century after meeting Emperor Napoleon III, and he was popular both in media circles and in the scientific community, which was fascinated by his ability to maintain a beard of such length. Coulon became a national icon in France during the nineteenth century, and this iconic photograph remains one of the most enduring images of the numerous works depicting him and his iconic beard. In addition to this fame, he was well known for his career as a metallurgist as a union leader, and he became known as the "dean of metallurgists" for his extensive experience and knowledge. Coulon began growing his beard at fifteen and maintained it throughout his life. This iconic photograph delighted viewers in the nineteenth century with its distinctive aesthetic and novel nature. Coulon remains a nineteenth-century French icon who continues to inspire levity with his love for cats and record-setting beard. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1890 Louis Coulon Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: Pictured here in 1890, Louis Coulon was a French metallurgist and mold maker who had followed in his father's footsteps to work in the foundry, though by this time, he had garnered acclaim for wearing the longest beard at some eleven feet and became an attraction for sporting his pet cats within his beard, which was used for numerous publications, most famously for postcards that displayed this as a novelty that delighted people across the globe. Coulon came to acclaim in the middle of the nineteenth century after meeting Emperor Napoleon III, and he was popular both in media circles and in the scientific community, which was fascinated by his ability to maintain a beard of such length. Coulon became a national icon in France during the nineteenth century, and this iconic photograph remains one of the most enduring images of the numerous works depicting him and his iconic beard. In addition to this fame, he was well known for his career as a metallurgist as a union leader, and he became known as the "dean of metallurgists" for his extensive experience and knowledge. Coulon began growing his beard at fifteen and maintained it throughout his life. This iconic photograph delighted viewers in the nineteenth century with its distinctive aesthetic and novel nature. Coulon remains a nineteenth-century French icon who continues to inspire levity with his love for cats and record-setting beard.