Dumbbell Collection

MAMMAL. Pet Hamster, lifting old fashioned weights, studio

Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from Divine Youth series
Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from the Divine Youth series - a weightlifter. Date: 1911

Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Washington, D.C. Public Schools - classroom scenes and school activities, (1899?)

Dumbbell exercises, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Dumbbell exercises, (1899?)

Female students exercising with dumbbells, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Red Squirrel jumps with walnuts Date: 04-07-2021

Red Squirrels are lifting walnuts Date: 04-07-2021

Red Squirrel is lifting walnuts Date: 30-06-2021

Display of feats of strength by German bodybuilder and showman Eugen Sandow at the Trocadero, London, 1892 (litho)
6014191 Display of feats of strength by German bodybuilder and showman Eugen Sandow at the Trocadero, London, 1892 (litho) by English School

Pushing Weights with Two Arms Number 2, 1913 (oil on canvas)
PNH354125 Pushing Weights with Two Arms Number 2, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 238.2x198 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Pushing Weights with Two Arms, Number 3, 1914 (oil on canvas)
PNH354122 Pushing Weights with Two Arms, Number 3, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 238.1x198.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Pushing Weights with Two Arms, Number 1, 1911 (oil on canvas)
PNH354124 Pushing Weights with Two Arms, Number 1, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 205x118 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Swedish

Lifting Weights with One Arm Number 2, 1914 (oil on canvas)
PNH354126 Lifting Weights with One Arm Number 2, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 238.5x199 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Swedish

Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950100 Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Dumbbell of Crotullum, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Dumbbell of Crotullum, 1938

The gym
MD MAHABUB HOSSAIN KHAN

Girls doing drill in the playground, Wilton Road School, London, 1907. Holding dumbbells and lunging forward with their right arms outstretched

Exercise drill, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906
Exercise drill with two teachers watching, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906. Boys and girls doing exercise drill with dumbbells in the school hall

Man lifting a dumbbell, Plate 324 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)

YWCA members exercising, 1910s

Dumb-Bell Exercises, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

Carrie Moore, Australian actress, c1900s(?). Artist: Rotary Photo
Carrie Moore, Australian actress, c1900s(?). Carrie Moore (1882-1956) as the Shadow Girl

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

Highbury Truant & Industrial School, London - Dumbbells
Rows of boys carry out a dumbbell drill in a playground at Highbury Truant and Industrial School. Date: Date unknown

Businessman Lifting a Dumbbell
Mandy Pritty, dv1233015

Illustration of people exercising in gym using strength training bench, exercise bike, and weightlifting

Woodcut of muscular arm and hand picking up dumbbell

Digital illustration of gold dumbbell

Illustration of man exercising with dumbbells

Illustration of man weight training with dumbbells

Male musculature looking at a dumbbell on the grass

Female musculature exercising with a dumbbell while lying down on the grass

Illustration of a Triceratops lifting weights

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1901. Chinese schoolgirls exercising with barbells at the South Gate Presbyterian Mission School, Shanghai, China. Stereograph, c1901

EXERCISE, 19th CENTURY. Weight training using dumbbells. Illustration from a mid-to-late 19th century ecercise manual

EXERCISE, 19th CENTURY. Weight training with dumbbells. Illustration from a mid-to-late 19th century exercise manual

HINE: WOMANs UNION, 1916. Members of the Happy Girls Club performing a routine with hand weights, at the Womans Union building in of Fall River, Massachusetts, Photographed by Lewis Hine, 1916

AD: RECREATION, 1890. American magazine advertisements for ice skates, an exercise machine, a camping tent, a battery, and an ice skating sail and lantern, 1890

ADVERTISING: WAGON, 1880. The Dumb-Bell Wagon. A wagon, adorned with a papier-mache cat, promoting the sale of dumbbells and Indian clubs on Broadway in New York City

Illustration from an American exercise manual, 19th century
EXERCISE, 19th CENTURY. Illustration from an American exercise manual, 19th century

Sliced dumbbell of Italian Ragusano PDO cows milk cheese

German Shepherd sitting with dumb-bell in mouth

Bodybuilder, artwork F006 / 7328
Bodybuilder lifting weights, computer artwork

Bodybuilder, artwork F006 / 7319
Bodybuilder lifting weights, computer artwork

Bodybuilder, artwork F006 / 7327
Bodybuilder lifting weights, computer artwork

Bodybuilder, artwork F006 / 7331
Bodybuilder lifting weights, computer artwork

Bodybuilder, artwork F006 / 7339
Bodybuilder lifting weights, computer artwork

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"Dumbbell: A Symbol of Strength and Endurance" In the world of fitness, the dumbbell stands tall as a timeless icon. From its humble beginnings to its modern-day significance, this sports equipment has witnessed countless individuals striving for physical excellence. Dating back to the Victorian era, young boys could be seen diligently working out with dumbbells and weights, sculpting their bodies in pursuit of strength. Even then, it was evident that these iron companions held immense power. Fast forward to present times, where even our furry friends have joined in on the action. The red squirrel leaps through trees with agility akin to Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach's silhouette from his Divine Youth series. But what catches our attention is when these adorable creatures showcase their own feats of strength by lifting walnuts - proving that determination knows no bounds. Not limited to squirrels alone, even pet hamsters have embraced the challenge. In a studio setting reminiscent of an old-fashioned gymnasium, these tiny mammals lift weights with surprising gusto - reminding us that size does not define one's ability. Looking further into history, we find ourselves transported back to 1892 at London's Trocadero theater. German bodybuilder Eugen Sandow captivates audiences with awe-inspiring displays of strength and showmanship. His lithographic image captures a moment frozen in time; a testament to human potential realized through sheer dedication and hard work. Artistic expressions also pay homage to the mighty dumbbell's influence on human physique. Paintings like "Pushing Weights with Two Arms" by unknown artists depict individuals pushing themselves beyond limits while embracing the resistance offered by these simple yet powerful tools. Even caricatures capture society's fascination with physical prowess as they portray renowned figures such as French writer Paul Feval engaging in weightlifting exercises under Nadar's skilled hand. Through generations and across mediums, the legacy of the dumbbell endures - symbolizing resilience, discipline, and the pursuit of greatness.