man in lotus position
Unicode: 1F9D8 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man wearing a historical costume, often depicted with a tricorn hat, powdered wig, and period clothing.
Group:
People & Body > person-resting
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents historical figures, reenactments, or a sense of formality, performance, or eccentricity. Can evoke feelings of nostalgia, curiosity, or sometimes humor.
Backstory
This emoji (Man in historical costume) was approved as part of Unicode 10.0 in 2017. It allows for representation of individuals in historical attire, often used in contexts related to history, theater, or fancy dress. The gendered version (Man) specifically depicts a male figure.
Usage Examples
- Talking about historical events: 'The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a pivotal moment 👨 historiques'
- Referring to plays or musicals: 'Going to see Hamilton tonight! 👨 historiques'
- Describing a costume party: 'I'm thinking of going as a 18th-century noble 👨 historiques'
- In historical reenactments: 'Our reenactment group is looking for new members 👨 historiques'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with specific historical periods like the 18th century (e.g., American Revolution, French aristocracy), theatrical performances, or fancy dress parties. Can signify 'old-fashioned' or 'traditional'.
East Asian culture:
May be less directly associated with specific historical periods or more broadly represent 'European historical figure' or 'cosplay/costume performance'.