Belt Collection (page 16)

Indian belt and cartouche boxes (chromolitho)
2775263 Indian belt and cartouche boxes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian belt and cartouche boxes)

Comic postcard, Young couple relaxing on the beach Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Boy scout helping toddler up steps
Original Artwork - A little boy scout helping a toddler up some steps. Date: circa 1937

Portrait of a little boy (b / w photo)
3096738 Portrait of a little boy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a little boy)

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century
Great helms and shields with heraldic family crests, 14th century. From tomb effigies. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Spanish costumes from the 14th century. Men hunting lions with spear and sword, ladies with a knight. From ceiling fresco paintings in the Alhambra Palace, Granada

Woman in white dress with black velvet trim, red waistcoat, blue fur sash, white hat ornamented with flowers. Handcoloured lithograph by E

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. In bonnet with ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence from P.G

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913
Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue. Jupe de mousseline de soie marine

Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with do
Woman in dress of silk cashmere and jacket of wool velvet lined with yellow satin. Pet dog with collar. Robe de cachemire de soie brode au passe

Woman in elegant finery of low-cut, gold sheath gown with cape holding a fan. Grande parure. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in afternoon outfit of sheath dress with sash belt
Woman in afternoon outfit of long green sheath dress with purple sash belt. Toilette d apres midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in a printed and embroidered sheath dress, velvet blouse and pearl belt. Fourreau crepe blanc brode et peint, blouse velours emeraude broche ponceau, ceinture de perles

Man in evening suit with white waistcoat and silk gaiters
Man in evening suit with white bowtie and waistcoat and silk gaiters. Habit de soiree, gilet de pique blanc, chausettes de soie blanche

Portrait of a Lady, c. 1539 (oil on panel)
ALM289725 Portrait of a Lady, c.1539 (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaeus the Elder (1493-1555); 31.1x26.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Woman in ratine blouse with embroidered belt. Blouse de ratine a ceinture brodee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Couple in fancy dress at a masquerade ball. Un Incroyable et une Cantiniere. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in black satin sheath dress, black silk hat. Fourreau de satin noir ouvert sur interieur de linon blanc plisse, chapeau en peau de soie noire avec garniture blanche

Indians of Patagonia, Chile, greeting a European traveller
STC109024 Indians of Patagonia, Chile, greeting a European traveller, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume II, plate 38, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Gallina

Captain James Gorry, 87th Regiment of Foot, or Highland Volunteers, 1760 (oil on canvas)
NAM237674 Captain James Gorry, 87th Regiment of Foot, or Highland Volunteers, 1760 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

James Watt Planing Machine
Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895

Girl with Book with Roses Behind (oil on canvas)
Ma199069 Girl with Book with Roses Behind (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Cocktail dress
Pattern for Art Deco style cocktail dress from MABS FASHIONS. Yellow georgette dress with maribou trimmed accordion pleated skirt and diamante belt and shoulder strap. Date: 1924

The pounding of the corn; Spanish American Scene (oil on panel)
MGS225686 The pounding of the corn; Spanish American Scene (oil on panel) by Palliere, Jean-Leon (1823-87); 64.8x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Atys-Amorino, c. 1430 (bronze)
BEN85210 Atys-Amorino, c.1430 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); height: 10 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Sigismond III Vasa, roi de Pologne et de Suede et grand duc de Lituanie - Portrait of
FIA5409812 Sigismond III Vasa, roi de Pologne et de Suede et grand duc de Lituanie - Portrait of Sigismund III Vasa, King of Poland (1566-1632), by Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

"Portrait de femme anonyme de la noblesse francaise"
FIA5394305 " Portrait de femme anonyme de la noblesse francaise" (Portrait of an unknown French Noblewoman) Peinture de l ecole francaise 1560 - Oil on wood Dim 35x27 cm Hallwylska Museet

Kiss back
FIA5363243 Kiss back by Bertin, Nicolas (c.1667-1736); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: " Le baiser rendu" (Kiss back)

Fashionable woman in a gauze cornette, Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986597 Fashionable woman in a gauze cornette, Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in a gauze cornette or wimple, 1798)

Woman in a kerchief-turban and tunic dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986565 Woman in a kerchief-turban and tunic dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in a kerchief-turban and tunic dress, 1798)

"Portrait d Elisabeth de France (1545-1568) ou Isabelle de Valois
FIA5403275 " Portrait d Elisabeth de France (1545-1568) ou Isabelle de Valois, reine d Espagne" - Elisabeth of Valois (1545-1568), Queen of Spain par Anguissola, Sofonisba (ca)

Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais
FIA5407938 Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 74x60, 5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais)

Grandmesnil in the role of Harpagon The comedian Grandmesnil
JLJ4671349 Grandmesnil in the role of Harpagon The comedian Grandmesnil (pseudonym Jean-Baptiste Fauchard) (1737-1816) plays the character of Harpagon in Molieres play " L avare"

Mesopotamia: acephal statuette in steatite of Idi-Ilum, governor of Mari
JLJ4669510 Mesopotamia: acephal statuette in steatite of Idi-Ilum, governor of Mari, dediee to the goddess Ishtar. 1800 BC approx

Archaeology of the Middle Ages (Middle Ages). Barbarian art of Lombardy
LRI4646183 Archaeology of the Middle Ages (Middle Ages). Barbarian art of Lombardy: Belt fibule (buckle) in the shape of letter S. Object in gold and polychrome enamel

History of Canonical Law: "Woman condemned to the belt of chastete"
LRI4666780 History of Canonical Law: " Woman condemned to the belt of chastete" Miniature taken from " Decret de Gratien"

Legend of the Holy Belt (predelle of Santa Cintola polyptych) - oil on wood, 14th century
LRI4577643 Legend of the Holy Belt (predelle of Santa Cintola polyptych) - oil on wood, 14th century by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Museo Civico, Prato

Merovingian art: belt buckle representing a fantastic animal. Gaul 6th century
JLJ4566818 Merovingian art: belt buckle representing a fantastic animal. Gaul 6th century. National Museum of Archaeology of Saint Germain en Laye by Merovingian (6th century)

Scenes from the life of Charlemagne (742-814) King of the Francs
JLJ4596096 Scenes from the life of Charlemagne (742-814) King of the Francs: the coronation by Pope Leon III. Miniature taken from the manuscript " Speculum historiale" (Le Mirror historial)

The Aurige of Delphi or Heniokhos (a chariot driver). c. 470 BC (Bronze sculpture)
LRI4591302 The Aurige of Delphi or Heniokhos (a chariot driver). c. 470 BC (Bronze sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

The Wedding Contract - Painting by Quentin Metsys (Matsys, Massys, Matsijs) (1466-1530)
LRI4663997 The Wedding Contract - Painting by Quentin Metsys (Matsys, Massys, Matsijs) (1466-1530), oil on wood, 16th century

Costume d un representant du peuple, France 18th century, after a contemporary engraving - Lithography based on an
FLO4616958 Costume d un representant du peuple, France 18th century, after a contemporary engraving - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Faraway Thoughts, 1919 (oil on canvas)
827294 Faraway Thoughts, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Battaglia, Alessandro (1870-1920); 75x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faraway Thoughts. Alessandro Battaglia (1870-1920). Oil on canvas

Count John McCormack (1884-1945), 1923 (oil on canvas)
1197049 Count John McCormack (1884-1945), 1923 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 104x86.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

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"Belt: A Symbolic Thread Connecting History, Art, and Culture" From the Jolly Joker playing card to the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court House in 1865, the concept of a belt has woven its way through various historical events. Just like the Prince of Lilies depicted in Minoan art on Crete or the Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Gibraltar's strength, belts have long been associated with power and resilience. In times of chaos and destruction, such as during World War II's Blitz in London, brave firefighters donned their belts as they battled against raging fires. Meanwhile, Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair became renowned for their impeccable grooming skills that included giving gentlemen a perfectly tailored belt to complete their dapper look. The Titanic lifebelt serves as a haunting reminder of tragedy but also highlights how they can be crucial lifesaving tools. Similarly, close-ups of traditional Thai dance dresses reveal intricately designed belts that enhance the beauty and gracefulness of performers on stage. Belts transcend time and disciplines; even legendary dancer Vaslav Nijinsky found inspiration from them while tennis player-turned-actor Charlie Chaplin showcased his comedic talent by portraying a drunk monk wearing an oversized belt. Whether it is capturing elegance like the golfing woman from 1907 or representing cultural heritage like two dancers adorned in traditional Thai classical dance costumes - belts have become more than just functional accessories. They symbolize unity between past and present generations while adding flair to our daily lives. So next time you fasten your own belt before stepping out into the world - remember its rich history connecting us all.