Belt Collection (page 19)

Advert for Peter Robinson gowns 1924
Two women wearing gowns of georgette. Date: 1924

Page of Fashion adverts 1937
Two adverts from Woolands of model wearing a graceful full length Ascot dress, designed in floral organza, patterned in charming shades, petalled frill on bodice and skirt

Page of fashion adverts - October 1927
Page of four fashion adverts for womens clothing, for Autumn, from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, October 1927

Advert for Shoolbred & Co. womens fashion 1905
Two Edwardian women wearing, left; a very pretty and simple Paris-made Voile dress in cream and all shades trimmed in empire lace and lined fined batiste

A bout of judo, Tokyo, Japan, with participants and spectators. Date: circa 1918

Fire Station Officer Soggee in studio photograph
Fire Station Officer Soggee in a studio photograph, in uniform with his brass helmet under his arm. Date: circa 1910s

Portrait of LFB fireman DC12, in uniform, with his brass helmet under his arm. Date: circa 1920s

Advert for Dickins & Jones clothing sale 1917
Great two week sale on womens outdoor wear. 1917

Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay (engraving)
1049046 Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise)

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn
Chief Hand Horn and his two wives in full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins and leather belt. Hand Horn is wearing tights and a roach headdress

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn & his son
Chief Hand Horn and his son wearing full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins, a leather belt and roach headdresses

David Frances Barry photo - Little John aka Little Soldier
Little John, labelled as Little Soldier of the Mandan tribe, Sioux, Dakota. He is wearing moccasins and an otter𦵲 turban

Womens corset 1911
Latest fashionable corset to provide the best shape for the womans dress

Portrait of Ippolito de Medici, 16th century (painting)
LRI4582262 Portrait of Ippolito de Medici, 16th century (painting) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Belt buckle representing a griffin attacking a horse. From Chiliktin
LRI4640853 Belt buckle representing a griffin attacking a horse. From Chiliktin, 5th-4th century BC (gold) by Scythian, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Stylized belt buckle, 450-400 BC (bronze)
LRI4685738 Stylized belt buckle, 450-400 BC (bronze) by Celtic, (5th century BC); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; (add.info.: Celtic art: stylized bronze belt buckle)

Imported British percussion cap pouch for shoulder belt (brass & leather)
3714484 Imported British percussion cap pouch for shoulder belt (brass & leather) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Saddle-Balloon (engraving)
3627811 The Saddle-Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saddle-Balloon. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Man with horse (colour litho)
3643002 Man with horse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with horse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Habit of the Grand Seignior or Emperor of the Turks in 1700 (engraving)
3640444 Habit of the Grand Seignior or Emperor of the Turks in 1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men at arms (b / w photo)
3643202 Men at arms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men at arms. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Victorian die cut three dimensional greeting card of a delivery man holding two vases
3605952 A Victorian die cut three dimensional greeting card of a delivery man holding two vases of flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Portrait of a gentleman
3567421 Portrait of a gentleman by Conte, Jacopino del (1510-98) (attr.to); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Del Conte Jacopino Date of Artwork: 1550 Location: Florence)

Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho)
731677 Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with red belt)

Santa Claus, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731517 Santa Claus, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus)

One of the Lunigiana stele, found in Bigliolo, c. 3000 BC (stone)
BAT264449 One of the Lunigiana stele, found in Bigliolo, c.3000 BC (stone) by Prehistoric; Museo delle Statue Stele, Pontremoli

Steam Threshing Machine, Mons, 1883 (b / w photo)
CHT202841 Steam Threshing Machine, Mons, 1883 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Belgian, out of copyright

Fashionable beach wear by Rivain & Cie, 1910 (colour litho)
CHT407305 Fashionable beach wear by Rivain & Cie, 1910 (colour litho) by Felix Studio, (20th century) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho)
473021 Princess Mary, President of the Girl Guides, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ere Ibeji Memory Figures, Yoruba Culture (wood) (see also 181682)
HSC181683 Ere Ibeji Memory Figures, Yoruba Culture (wood) (see also 181682) by Nigerian; Private Collection; (add.info.: among the Yoruba)

Carving of Xerxes weapon bearers sword, relief in the Audience Hall at
BOO180377 Carving of Xerxes weapon bearers sword, relief in the Audience Hall at Persepolis (bronze) by Median School, (700-550 BC); Persepolis, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177273 Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho)
PNP379187 The Champion, published by Currier & Ives in 1883 (colour litho) by Kemble, Ernest (fl.1883); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Merovingian art: Bronze belt buckle of the Burgundian kingdom (barbaric people
JLJ4566815 Merovingian art: Bronze belt buckle of the Burgundian kingdom (barbaric people) representing Daniel in the lion pit. 550-626. From Franche-Comte

Cosme II de Medicis (1590-1621), Grand Duke of Tuscany (Italy) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond
FLO4617050 Cosme II de Medicis (1590-1621), Grand Duke of Tuscany (Italy) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Ferdinand Guillemardet (1765-1809), ambassador of the French republic to Spain 18th century
FLO4616890 Ferdinand Guillemardet (1765-1809), ambassador of the French republic to Spain 18th century, based on a painting of 1798 by Francisco Goya (1746-1828)

Young man of the Netherlands nobility, 17th century, based on a painting by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (1589-1662)
FLO4616680 Young man of the Netherlands nobility, 17th century, based on a painting by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (1589-1662)

A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles (jadeite)
1764844 A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles (jadeite) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); 9.5 - 10 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of jadeite belt hooks and buckles)

Merovingian art: belt buckle. Paris, Musee Carnavalet
JLJ4658864 Merovingian art: belt buckle. Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Merovingian, (7th century); (add.info.: Merovingian art: belt buckle)

Chinese art: gold belt buckle inlaid with precious stones
JLJ4678578 Chinese art: gold belt buckle inlaid with precious stones. Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-25 AD). Paris, Cernuschi Museum by Chinese School

Threshing scene, late 19th century (b / w photo)
CHT163153 Threshing scene, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Cut of a Toga for Britannicus by Jean Racine
STC96519 The Cut of a Toga for Britannicus by Jean Racine, from Volume II of Research on the Costumes and Theatre of All Nations, 1802 (coloured engraving) by Chery

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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.