Slimming Collection (#4)

Abplanalp exercise regime advertisement
Advertisement for Abplanalp, a Swiss system of exercise and weight loss, showing a before and after photograph of a man whose waistline has improved considerably in the space of just two months

Advert for Leichners slim figure bath 1928
Keep slim and fit. Safe, simple and convenient reduction in weight - better health - a clearer skin - all yours bedtime bath a packet of new and wonderful Leichners slim figure bath No.1001

Slimmer Extraordinaire! Before & After
Before & After - the remarkable results of going on a diet and how it affects ones choice of corset.... circa 1909

Womans Own 1940s UK diets slimming weight loss

John Bull 1949 1940s UK diets slimming weight loss magazines

1920s USA humour jelke good luck fat starvation

Overweight woman
MODEL RELEASED. Overweight woman. Front view of an overweight woman trying to fit into a pair of trousers during a diet. Reducing her weight will lower her risk of heart disease and strokes

Artwork of an anorexic woman looking in a mirror
Anorexia nervosa. Artwork of a woman with anorexia nervosa looking at herself in the mirror. Anorexia nervosa, or " slimmers disease" is an eating disorder characterized by intense fear of

Lecithin granules on a spoon. Lecithin or phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid found in egg yolks and the plasma membranes of plant and animal cells. The form seen is derived from soya beans

Anorexic woman, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Anorexic woman. Conceptual image of a thin anorexic woman being haunted by the image of an unrealistically thin doll

Anorexic woman
MODEL RELEASED. Anorexic woman. Abdomen of a young woman showing weight loss due to anorexia nervosa, a psychological disorder in which people intentionally starve themselves

Protein food group, computer artwork
Protein food group. Computer artwork of food high in protein. These include meat, fish and eggs

Dieting, computer artwork
Dieting. Computer artwork of a slimming drink and a plate with some peas. This type of diet may be used to help with weight loss

Plate of low carbohydrate food
Low carbohydrate food. Computer artwork of a plate of food. The plate contents include two burgers, two fried eggs and one slice of cheese

Weightloss, conceptual image. Computer artwork of an apple with a measuring tape wrapped around it, representing weightloss through healthy eating

Dieting, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a fork with a measuring tape wrapped around it, representing weightloss through dieting

An advertisement for Clarks slimming bath salts
An advertisement featuring Clarks bath salts, which are advertised as thinning. The picture shows a young woman, having emerged from her bath, draped in a towel and wearing slippers

Weight / Keep your Figger
Fat lady admires her own substantial reflection in the mirror: " Whatever you do, girls - keep your figger!"

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Slimming: A Journey through Time" In the 1930s UK, amidst the pages of The Magnet and Billy Bunter out of reach, a wave of fascination with slimming began to sweep across society. Frank Richardson's children's Annuals captured the imaginations of young readers, while an English Rose Corsetry advertisement promised women a path towards achieving their desired figure. Meanwhile, Joyce Dennys delved into the world of diet and dieters, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs faced by those seeking to shed pounds. Even unexpected sources like Kensitas cigarettes claimed they were "slimming, " adding fuel to this weight-loss frenzy. Actress Paula Byrne, known for her role as Doctor Frances Witney in a long-running television series, embodied both beauty and health. Her presence served as inspiration for many who yearned for a slimmer physique. A comic postcard from the 20th century depicted a woman engrossed in conversation about her reducing diet - a humorous reflection on society's obsession with slimness. Meanwhile, Jeanie Galston from Blackley took respite while undergoing treatment with a slimming machine that aimed to sculpt her body. Exercises became synonymous with reaching fitness goals; Roy Kinnear championed this cause in his pursuit of physical well-being through various routines designed for slimming down. Venturing further back in time, we encounter Majnun atop his camel in exquisite gouache with gold on paper from the 19th century. This artwork reminds us that even centuries ago, ideals surrounding appearance played a significant role in shaping societal norms. The allure of being slender also found its way into color lithographs depicting encounters between men making advances on young women or showcasing little Belgian children parading along streets—a testament to how pervasive these notions had become within popular culture.