Armpit Collection

Veet advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder with knee in armpit
6116638 Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder with knee in armpit,; (add.info.: Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder with knee in armpit)

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit
6116640 Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit; (add.info.: Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit)

Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Kleinarts Camishield dress shields advertisement
Advertisement for Kleinarts Camishield dress shields, to be worn inside the camisole and to protect dresses from stains and odours in the days before automatic washing machines. Date: 1912

Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Left Armpit, c. 1890s. Creator: Edgar Degas
Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Left Armpit, c. 1890s

Bare-chested young man lying in bed

Armpit muscles, 1831 artwork
Armpit muscles. Muscle connections in the second layer of the armpit. This anatomical artwork is plate 110 from volume 2 (1831) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder by the heel in the armpit. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder with knee in armpit. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Method of reducing dislocation of the shoulder with knee in armpit. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Armpit Tattoos
The latest craze for feminine beauty is the tattooing of armpits with small flowers and butterflies. A daring young woman shows off the butterfly tattoo on her armpit. Date: 1929

Cross section biomedical illustration of breast cancer tumour and lymph nodes requiring mastectomy procedure

AD: HAIR REMOVAL, 1926. American advertisement for Madame Berthe Zip hair removal, 1926

A Sleeping Nymph (detail of the head), 1850 (oil on canvas)
XIR897990 A Sleeping Nymph (detail of the head), 1850 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Musee Calvet, Avignon, France; (add.info.: Nymphe endormie. ); French, out of copyright

A Sleeping Nymph, 1850 (oil on canvas)
XIR897989 A Sleeping Nymph, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Musee Calvet, Avignon, France; (add.info.: Nymphe endormie)

Fredegonda at the Deathbed of Praetextatus (pencil and w / c on paper)
XYC151493 Fredegonda at the Deathbed of Praetextatus (pencil and w/c on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 22.7x29.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Young woman raising hand, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman looking in mirror, checking underarms (B&W)

Woman putting on underarm deodorant

Digital illustration of man wearing waterproof jacket with hands in armpits for warmth

Left armpit nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6812
Left armpit nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), muscles (red-brown) and bones (light brown) of the left armpit, seen from the front

Right armpit nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6813
Right armpit nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), muscles (red-brown) and bones (light brown) of the right armpit, seen from the front

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"Exploring the Armpit: From Veet Advertisements to Crocodile Tales" In 1926, Veet revolutionized the way we think about armpits with their groundbreaking advertisement. The smoothness and freshness of a hair-free underarm became a symbol of beauty and confidence. A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Traveler's Notebook (litho), takes us on an unexpected journey where even crocodiles find solace in the hidden depths of our armpits. It reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye. Kleinarts Camishield dress shields advertisement showcased how women embraced innovative solutions to keep their underarms dry and odor-free. These shields were like secret weapons against unwanted perspiration, allowing women to feel comfortable all day long. Edgar Degas captured an intimate moment in his painting "Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Left Armpit. " This glimpse into her personal grooming routine transports us back to the mysterious world of femininity in the 1890s. Armpit tattoos have become increasingly popular as individuals express themselves through body art. Whether it's delicate floral designs or bold statements, these unique tattoos add another layer of creativity to our bodies' most overlooked canvas. A bare-chested young man lying in bed reminds us that vulnerability can be found even in such mundane moments. His exposed armpits represent trust and intimacy shared between lovers or simply within ourselves during quiet introspection. The Household Physician publication from c. 1898 reveals ancient methods for reducing shoulder dislocations by using either heels or knees placed strategically in the armpit. These archaic techniques demonstrate humanity's relentless pursuit of medical knowledge throughout history. Tattooing an armpit may seem unconventional but serves as a testament to human imagination and willingness to push boundaries further. It shows that no part of our bodies is off-limits when it comes to self-expression.