Belt Collection (page 18)

A Dinner of Herbs
OLD37267 A Dinner of Herbs by Joy, George William (1844-1925); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Preacher outside church, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730739 Preacher outside church, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preacher outside church)

Chinese clothes and designs
Chinese clothes 1, 2, belt ornament 3, and designs depicting the sun 5, moon 6, stars, dragon 8, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Costumes of the native Mexicans and Aztecs. Men wearing the Maxtlat belt and Tilmatli cloak knotted at the chest, women wearing Cucitl skirt and Huepilli camisole

Portrait of Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes. Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash, Moctezuma in Maxtlat belt and Tilmatli cloak with helmet, shield and spear

Ornaments of the Native Americans of Virginia (Powhatan) worn in a dance: belts 1, 2, 3, girdle of Thevetia ahouai kernels 4, bead necklaces 5, 6, 7, feather headdresses 8, 9, apron 10 and shirt 11

Tools of the Canadian natives, 19th century
Tools of the Canadian natives: clam shell 1, wampun 2, wampun bead 3, belt that hangs to mid-thigh 4, mocassin 5, dish 6, and spear 7

Girl On Swing (chromolitho)
733374 Girl On Swing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl On Swing.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl smelling Lilies holding Yeast (chromolitho)
733111 Girl smelling Lilies holding Yeast (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, 1800
Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, in uniform of General of the Army of Italy, Napoleonic Wars. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Incroyable and Muscadin, fashionable French men of the Directory era, 1796. The Incroyable holds a monocle and cudgel and wears two watches from his belt

R Waygood and Co, Ltd (b / w photo)
3650881 R Waygood and Co, Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Waygood and Co, Ltd)

"Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804303 " Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Boy practising archery in a wood. Date: circa 1980s

Boy and tutor, Junior National Judo Championship
Boy and tutor posing during the Junior National Judo Championship. Date: circa 1980s

Madonna della Cintola with St. Thomas and angels (tempera on panel)
3529670 Madonna della Cintola with St. Thomas and angels (tempera on panel) by Domenico di Francesco d Antonio (1417-91); Chiesa di S.Vito a Loppiano, Incisa Valdarno, Italy; Alinari Archives

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a boy and a girl pulling a Christmas bon-bon
3603584 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a boy and a girl pulling a Christmas bon-bon cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
3617850 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James John Corbettm known as Gentleman Jim (1866-1933)

Habit of a Gentleman in the Highlands of Scotland in 1745 (engraving)
3640585 Habit of a Gentleman in the Highlands of Scotland in 1745 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200 (engraving)
3640551 Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200)

Bridal Habit of a Grecian Lady in 1700 (engraving)
3640492 Bridal Habit of a Grecian Lady in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridal Habit of a Grecian Lady in 1700)

Habit of an Ambassador from Siam in 1749 (engraving)
3640475 Habit of an Ambassador from Siam in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of an Ambassador from Siam in 1749)

Habit of the chief of the Black Eunuchs in 1749 (engraving)
3640458 Habit of the chief of the Black Eunuchs in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of the chief of the Black Eunuchs in 1749)

Jolly fine girls here (b / w photo)
3643195 Jolly fine girls here (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jolly fine girls here. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Chastity Belt (colour photo)
3096149 The Chastity Belt (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chastity Belt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Maggy Rouff jacket from Madame Hayward
Maggy Rouff jacket in red and white from Madame Hayward. 1936

Advert, Drysdale & Co, Manufacturers, Glasgow
Advert for Drysdale & Co, Makers of Pumps, Fans, Engines and Motors, Kirkpatrick Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington and his cat, ten miles from London

The Finishing Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

Boxing - American Championship Belt (detail). 1860

Boxing - American Championship Belt. 1860

Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930
A beige and brown knitted tricot sweater with demure front buttons and a little basque that emerges from below the belt. 1930

Couple in traditional costume, Brittany, Northern France
Couple in traditional costume at carnival time, Brittany, Northern France. 1922

Young woman in a deckchair in a studio photo
Young woman sitting in a deckchair in a studio photo, with a backdrop of the sea behind her. Date: 1910s

Scrap, a Tartar. 19th century

Costume of a Moor of Africa

Arab man. 19th century

Albanian woman. 19th century

The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers (engraving)
1590026 The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers)

Advert. Pears Golden Glory Soap
Advert, Pears Golden Glory Soap. circa 1930s

Autumn by Lewis Baumer

An Austrian Soldier of the Emperors Turkish Regiment. circa 1790

Portuguese Major and Indian Letter Carrier
A Portuguese Major and an Indian Letter Carrier. 1832

Bey of Tripoli and a Moor
Bey of Tripoli (now Libya) and a Moor (Moorish man). 1839

Tartar Guide and Neapolitan Priest
A Tartar Guide and a Neapolitan Priest. 1828

Albanian Soldier and Rhapsodos (Rhapsode or Bard, performer of epic poetry). 1832

Sikh and Mandarin
A Sikh and a Mandarin. 1837

Belooche Soldier and Belooche Woman
A Belooche Soldier and a Belooche Woman (Baloch, Baluch, from Baluchistan or Balochistan, India, now in Pakistan). 1835

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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.