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Friday, October 18, 2024

Hairy Dudes from the Classic Physique Era


Models from what I call the Classic Era of physique photography (1936-1965) tended to be competitive bodybuilders, especially in the first two decades of the period.  As such, many of them got rid of their chest and body hair because removing it was thought to display muscle definition better.  There were, however, exceptions, with some returning veterans, active servicemen, and others bucking the trend.  Today we will look at ten of those exceptions.  Two photographers, Bob Mizer of AMG and Ralph Kelly account for six of the ten.  We start with Bob Cutlass by Mr. Kelly.

 

3 comments:

  1. Jerry, my Christmas list just got longer. Big Dude

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  2. The very essence of masculinity.

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