Belt Collection (page 2)

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (5 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (5/8) - Full-face view of a young man with hand on hip in decorated jerkin and cape with blue embroidered trousers

Tennis Pin-Up 1950S
An athletic, glamorous blonde in pristine whites (shorts, blouse, plimsolls, bobby socks & red belt), wooden racquet & with fuzzy balls in hand, stands on tip-toe at the net

A saddler making a saddle in his leather workshop
A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori
FIA5394874 Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici (1540-1557) - Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607) - ca 1555 - Oil on wood - 116x90 - Art History Museum, Vienne by Allori

Reveille model seen here posing with a Mini Clubman car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Advert for R. Waygood & Co. lift makers 1898 Advert for R. Waygood & Co
Advertisement for R Waygood and Co. Lift Makers (by appointment to H M the Queen) specialising in Electric, hydraulic and Belt Driven lifts for all buildings. Date: 1898

Macdonnel of Glengarry, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

N. of Ireland Flax Spinning Industry, Drawing - an interior view of a machine for drawing flax in a spinning mill, this is a side view of the machine showing the belt drives. (Location: Ireland)

Advert / John Bull 1906
Advertisement for John Bull magazine, edited by Horatio Bottomley: a hard hitter but never below the belt! Date: 1906

Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c. 1890 (engraving)
XJF486362 Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

PHILIP METACOMET (d. 1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere
PHILIP METACOMET (d.1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism

ATLANTIC CITY: WOMEN. Four New York bathing beauties at the carnival in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, c1922

Cretan Military Leader
A Greek Cretan patriot

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture Card
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918, Mehmed - original name Mehmed Resad - spent much of his life in seclusion until

Connecting up a hosepipe during the Blitz
Fireman, A.R.P men and volunteers move to quickly attach a hose to the nearest pavement hydrant close to a fire caused by the German bombing campaign over the Capital throughout 1940

Edwardian Blushing Bride
A nervous looking Edwardian bride complete with veil and bouquet stands upon a Turkish carpet in order to be photographed, her long train draped over her arm

Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923
Barrel-line dress with fold over scarf collar & apron front in an orange & white rose print fabric with a tie belt worn low on the hips. She holds a hat with a broad brim

Serving Le 5 Oclock
Low waisted dress with sleeves that are full from the elbow & with a tight cuff, a V neck with a scarf tie, tiered skirt & a scarf belt threaded through belt straps on the hip

Leather belts for sale, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Great Britain - Union Flag with modern Britannia and Lion
Great Britain - Union Flag with a modern Britannia and more traditional Lion. Date: 1906

Detail of knife (facon) and ornaments of a gauchos belt, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina

Detail of the Gaucho knife (facon), Estancia Bonanza, El Chalten, Argentina. (MR)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Packing (colour litho)
8657565 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Packing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarine Packing)

Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar
5912940 Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar, hose with garter ribbons, slashed shoes. Sword and dagger hanging from belt

Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912625 Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Figure of St. George slaying a dragon)

Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912619 Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church

Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace
5856475 Koisan woman of South Africa in full dress wearing animal skin cape; beaded belt, bracelet, hat and necklace.; (add.info)

"The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked
5856471 "The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked, but wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt around his waist.; (add.info)

Costume of Bolbec
5855696 Costume of Bolbec; (add.info.: Woman in costume of Bolbec, reading a book while resting against a chair. This bavolet bonnet is the most beautiful we have seen)

Bars, Base, Bath, Bead, Beak, Bear, Beat, Beer, Bell, Belt, Belt, Bend (engraving)
8649984 Bars, Base, Bath, Bead, Beak, Bear, Beat, Beer, Bell, Belt, Belt, Bend (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bars, Base, Bath, Bead, Beak)

Cigale (b/w photo)
8672251 Cigale (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cigale. Cigale Postcard, early 20th Century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection.

Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in
NWI4827314 Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in the metallurgical industry vis-a-vis other powers (England, Prussia)

Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis
FLO4974713 Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop
JEB4896955 Reliquary buckle plate, Merovingian period, 2nd half of the 6th century. Dim of the loop: 9x4x1cm. Bone loop. Leather belt. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

Belt buckles, 6th-7th century
CUL4934232 Belt buckles, 6th-7th century; (add.info.: Visigothic art. Jewelry. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SEGOVIA. Duruelo. Duraton necropolis); AIC.

King George of England (1166-1216). From his effigy of Worcester Cathedral (England)
FLO4672085 King George of England (1166-1216). From his effigy of Worcester Cathedral (England). Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe
FLO4656094 Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe, her long hair loose, and crochets wool

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

A Thai policeman, photographed in a natural environment, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3570310 A Thai policeman, photographed in a natural environment, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Siam, Asia 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Nabab, prince moghol (India) - Nabob or Moghul ruler, 17th century, after Niccolao Manucci - Handcoloured steel
FLO4686468 Nabab, prince moghol (India) - Nabob or Moghul ruler, 17th century, after Niccolao Manucci - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign

Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819
FLO4686599 Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819, after L. Dupre

Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686438 Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686355 Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta
FLO4686282 Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta, 1514 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3561464 Full-length portrait of two Mexican musicians in uniform, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1870 - 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a young woman, postcard
3560419 Portrait of a young woman, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1910-1920 Photographer: Degami); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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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.