Louis Coulon, trade unionist, with a cat in his 10-foot long beard, France, 1890
Louis Coulon, trade unionist, with a cat in his 10-foot long beard, France, 1890


Louis Coulon, trade unionist, with a cat in his 10-foot long beard, France, 1890
That cat has seen some things
That cat was seeing a bird or bird equivalent when the picture was taken. It was almost certainly chirping, and probably wiggling its butt, preparing to pounce.
His right hand looks like AI flubbed it. That's a hard fuckin' life. That he has such a kitten, this photo is a classic.
"trade unionist" is an odd title to give someone. It's so generic. Which trade? Or call him "Union Organizer" if he worked with many trades.