Flex Collection

Permanent Hair-Waving machine, 1928
Curls are attached by the flex to the chandelier-like electrical machine. This device was exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibion at the White City, 1928

Ford Flex Ecoboost AWD Limited 2010 blue dark

A man brushing his teeth
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b / w photo)
1268136 Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; out of copyright

Flexing Muscle

abductor digiti minimi, abductor hallucis, anatomy, below view, flexor digitorum brevis
abductor digiti minimi, abductor hallucis, anatomy, below view, flex, Medical Image Collection, 87396577

Picture No. 10744117
RABBIT - chewing on electric flex Date:

Medical examination, WW1
A young man in subjected to a medical examination by a uniformed official of the U.S army

Female Bodybuilder

Mans arm
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing the muscles in his arm

Ford Flex Ecoboost AWD Limited

Picture No. 10742987
Cat - playing with an electric cable / flex Date:

A Body Builder Poses
United States: c. 1938 A body builder poses for the camera

Worlds Fastest Typist
St. Louis, Missouri: 1923 Birdie Reeve, the worlds fastest typist, can type over 200 words per minute. She views typing as a sport, and here displays her muscle development

Collection of early telephones and telephone cables, including 19th century telephones by Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison

Work place accident
MODEL RELEASED. Work place accident

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6797
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Dorsiflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6798
Dorsiflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its upper (dorsal)

Optical fibres with a telephone in the background
Fibre optics. Bundle of optical fibres conducting light. A telephone receiver and flex are seen in the background. Optical fibres are made of flexible glass that has a high refractive index

Fibre optics conducting light with telephone flex
Fibre optics. Bundle of optical fibres conducting light. A piece of flex from a telephone can be seen behind them. These fibres are made of flexible glass that has a high refractive index

Neck vertebrae flexed, X-ray
Bending of the neck. Coloured X-ray of a side view of the neck of a man showing flexion of healthy cervical vertebrae (bones)

Human body, anatomical model
Human body. Anatomical model of a man flexing his arm muscles. The model shows the muscles of the right side of the body and the the veins (blue) and arteries (red) of the left side of the body

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"Flex: From Hair-Waving Machines to Muscles, a Journey through Time" Step back in time to 1928 when the Permanent Hair-Waving machine, an innovative invention, revolutionized the beauty industry. Fast forward to 2010 and behold the Ford Flex Ecoboost AWD Limited in its striking blue dark hue, showcasing power and style. Amidst these mechanical marvels, a man diligently brushes his teeth - a simple act of self-care that flexes our commitment to oral hygiene. Meanwhile, Eugen Sandow strikes a classical Greco-Roman pose in an awe-inspiring black and white photograph from 1893. His muscular physique showcases strength and dedication. In another captivating black and white portrait from 1918, we witness a Latvian wrestler exuding confidence as he flexes his muscles before battle. The sheer determination etched on his face is palpable. Moving beyond human form, we delve into anatomy with images capturing the abductor digiti minimi, abductor hallucis, and flexor digitorum brevis muscles from below view. These intricate structures remind us of the complexity hidden beneath our skin. Sports enthusiasts will recognize Cyrille Regis preparing for action with West Bromwich Albion; his muscles tense as he readies himself for victory on the field. Picture No. 10744117 captures this moment perfectly. Traveling further back in time reveals a page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue dating back to 1937 - nostalgia at its finest. Amidst dolls and games lies evidence that even toys can possess their own unique sense of "flex. " Finally, we encounter an inspiring female bodybuilder who defies societal norms by embracing her strength unapologetically. Her sculpted physique serves as both inspiration and testament to what hard work can achieve. From hair-waving machines to muscle-bound athletes; toothbrushes to ancient poses; anatomical wonders to toy catalogues - "flex" takes on various forms throughout history.