Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b / w photo)

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Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b / w photo)

6005108 Health and Beauty: Stretch and swing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stretch and swing. Illustration for Every Womans Book of Health and Beauty (Amalgamated Press, c 1935). An interesting guide to how women can maximise their sex appeal.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 25907426

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Appeal Attractions Beauty Ideal Care Emancipated Exercise Exercises Exercising Guide Healthy Improvement Independence Lifestyle Physical Self Helf Stretch Swing Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 1933 34 Beauties Nineteen Thirties

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of health and beauty from the 1930s. Titled "Stretch and Swing" it is an illustration for Every Woman's Book of Health and Beauty, a guide aimed at helping women maximize their sex appeal. The image showcases the physical aspect of beauty as two women engage in exercise, stretching their bodies to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this early twentieth-century depiction, we see the ideals of beauty that were prevalent during that time. The women portrayed are independent and emancipated, taking charge of their own self-care and improvement. They embody the desire for a fit physique, which was considered attractive back then. The gym setting suggests that these exercises were part of a regular routine to enhance physical attractiveness. The swing adds an element of playfulness to the scene while emphasizing flexibility and grace. As we admire this historical photograph, we can appreciate how societal standards have evolved over time. It serves as a reminder that beauty ideals change with each era but remain deeply ingrained in our culture. This image offers us insight into the past while also highlighting the timeless pursuit of health, wellness, and personal style.

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