One Hundred Years Of Men Taking Off Their Shirts

One Hundred Years Of Men Taking Off Their Shirts

When Sandow the Magnificent went backstage after a show in Washington, DC, the assembled group of senator's wives and daughters began to tremble. Throughout his 1896 "exhibition" - a public affair, attended by hundreds, during which Sandow had displayed his formidable musculature through a series of poses and feats of strength - they'd kept their faces behind veils.

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I'm honestly not sure where to put this, but I found it fascinating and thought I'd share. It's an interesting take on sexuality, objectification and media impact. The photos aren't bad either. ;)