Straightening Collection

Hot comb from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, mid 20th century
A hot comb, also known as a pressing comb or straightening comb, used to straighten hair. The teeth of the comb are brass and the handle is wood

Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving)
3624840 Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Device to straighten a wounded leg (engraving)
3646431 Device to straighten a wounded leg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Device to straighten a wounded leg)

Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b / w photo)
6015538 Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, repairing Railway Lines cut by the Boers (litho)
1593148 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, repairing Railway Lines cut by the Boers (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Straightening round bars, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker from J Beardshaw & Sons in Sheffield uses a straightening machine on a round bar

Young woman straightening stockings, sitting on chair in studio, (B&W)

Skeleton lifting a box incorrectly. Side view X- ray. This image shows the incorrect method of lifting heavy objects using the lower back muscles with the spine bent

Purple hair straightening iron

EXERCISE MACHINE, 1896. Vibration in the Saddle. Curative gymnastics machine invented by Dr. Gustave Zander. Illustration, 1896

EXERCISE MACHINE, 1896. Hanging Sideways. Curative gymnastics machine invented by Dr. Gustave Zander. Illustration, 1896

EXERCISE MACHINE, 1896. Developing the Chest. Curative gymnastics machine invented by Dr. Gustave Zander. Illustration, 1896

EXERCISE MACHINE, 1896. Lowering and Bending the Arms. Curative gymnastics machine invented by Dr. Gustave Zander. Illustration, 1896

EXERCISE MACHINE, 1896. Straightening the Body. Curative gymnastics machine invented by Dr. Gustave Zander. Illustration, 1896

Man pulling sides of jacket apart to reveal tie, portrait

Spinal machine - intended for straightening spine. Engraving from Erasmus Darwin, Zoonomia; or, The laws of organic life. Vol III Date: 1801

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6791
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Elbow and wrist extension, artwork C016 / 6792
Elbow and wrist extension. Artwork of the muscles of the arm from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when extending the elbow and wrist joints

Scoliosis treatment, X-ray C017 / 7156
Scoliosis treatment. X-ray of the spine of a 46 year old female patient that has been fixed to treat scoliosis (sideways curvature)

Skeleton lifting a box correctly. Side view X- ray. This image shows the correct method of lifting heavy objects using the leg muscles in a crouched position with the spine straight

Trapped food in dental braces
MODEL RELEASED. Trapped food in dental braces, which are fixed to the teeth of a teenage girl. Fixed braces consist of metal brackets cemented to each tooth

David Wright woman in frilly yellow evening dress
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a low-cut yellow evening dress with layers of frills in flamenco style. She has one foot up on a stool, straightening her stockings

GWR navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A group of Great Western Railway navvies straightening the track at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

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"Unveiling the Art of Straightening: From Hair to Walls, Legs to Fibres" Step into the world as we explore its diverse applications throughout history. At Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne, skilled craftsmen meticulously straightened metal components, ensuring precision and durability. Meanwhile, Anna Mae Queen Holmes relied on a hot comb from her mid-20th century travel hair care kit to achieve sleek and smooth locks. Even architectural structures underwent transformation through straightening techniques. Witness the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers walls being restored to their former glory in an enchanting engraving. Similarly, a device ingeniously designed for straightening wounded legs showcases the ingenuity of medical advancements. In textile manufacturing, carding machines played a crucial role in straightening fibers during the weaving process. This black-and-white photo captures these intricate mechanisms at work within British Needle Mills in Redditch, Worcestershire. The impact extended beyond industry; it permeated various aspects of life. The lithograph depicting guerilla warfare in South Africa highlights how railway lines were repaired after being cut by Boers—an essential task requiring precise alignment. Beauty standards also embraced this concept with Mme Duchatellier's nose-straightening service advertised back in 1908—a testament to society's fascination with symmetry and perfection. Moreover, physical culture for women celebrated body aesthetics as seen through a captivating black-and-white photograph capturing a young woman elegantly straightening her stockings while seated on a studio chair. As we delve into Knight Cyclopaedia's comprehensive documentation of industries worldwide, we discover yet another facet—J Beardshaw & Sons' expertise in shaping round bars with utmost accuracy at their Sheffield facility in South Yorkshire during 1963. From personal grooming tools to industrial processes and societal ideals—the art has left an indelible mark across time and disciplines.