Dumbbells Collection

Advert for Terrys exerciser for men 1939
Christmas gift ideas from Herbert Terry exercisers, including steelstrand expander, golfer pocket wrist exerciser, spring grip dumbbells

Martin Shaw in his dressing room. He is appearing as Charles Castle in The Big Knife by Clifford Odet at the Albery Theatre, London - September 1987

MAMMAL. Pet Hamster, lifting old fashioned weights, studio

An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w / c on paper)
478384 An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w/c on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London
5216761 Physical training for factory girls, display by the girls of the Peoples Palace gymnasium, Mile End Road, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Dumb-bells and Indian clubs (colour litho)
3622568 Dumb-bells and Indian clubs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb-bells and Indian clubs)

A days pleasure (chromolitho)
6001880 A days pleasure (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A days pleasure. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Stronger and stronger (chromolitho)
1093735 Stronger and stronger (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stronger and stronger)

Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT233784 Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris

Women in bikinis, from the Room of the Ten Dancing Girls (mosaic)
BAL61254 Women in bikinis, from the Room of the Ten Dancing Girls (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily

American singer, Pat Boone, exercises for his part in his next film " The Main Attraction" where he plays a circus artist. He will have some trapeze work in the film

Victorian boys working out with dumbbells and weights
Vintage engraving of Victorian boys working out with dumbbells and weights, 19th Century

Beach Weights
circa 1940: A woman stands on wet sand at the waters edge balancing on one leg and holding aloft lightweight dumbbells. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Weightlifting, artwork
Weightlifter. Computer artwork of a weightlifter with their cardiovascular and central nervous systems highlighted

Healthy living, conceptual image C014 / 1157
Healthy living, conceptual image

Weightlifting F007 / 0299
MODEL RELEASED. Woman weightlifting

Weightlifting F007 / 0296
MODEL RELEASED. Woman weightlifting

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"Dumbbells: From Victorian Boys to Hollywood Stars, A Timeless Fitness Companion" In 1939, Terry's Exerciser for Men introduced the world to a revolutionary way of building strength and sculpting muscles - dumbbells. This advert showcased the versatility and effectiveness of these simple yet powerful tools. Meanwhile, in his dressing room, Martin Shaw prepared for his role as Charles Castle in The Big Knife by relying on the trusty dumbbells to maintain his physique and stamina. Even back then, actors understood the importance of staying fit for their demanding roles. Not just limited to men, Victorian boys were also seen working out with dumbbells and weights. These young lads embraced physical fitness from an early age, laying the foundation for a healthy lifestyle that would carry them through adulthood. Across town at An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies, women discovered that lifting dumbbells was not only beneficial but also empowering. With determination written on their faces as they lifted those weights, they defied societal norms and proved that strength knows no gender boundaries. Even our furry friends got in on the action. In a studio setting, a pet hamster named MAMMAL showed off its adorable strength by effortlessly lifting old-fashioned weights. Who knew even small creatures could find joy in exercising with dumbbells? Fast forward to 1891 when factory girls proudly displayed their physical prowess at Peoples Palace Gymnasium in Mile End Road, London. These hardworking women shattered stereotypes while showcasing their dedication towards maintaining good health through regular workouts with dumbbells. Color lithographs depicted individuals engaging in various exercises using both dumb-bells and Indian clubs - highlighting how these versatile tools have been incorporated into diverse workout routines over time. From chromolithos illustrating joyful moments during exercise sessions titled "A Day's Pleasure" or "Stronger and Stronger, " it is evident that people found immense satisfaction and happiness while incorporating dumbbell workouts into their lives. Even educational institutions recognized the importance of physical fitness.