Belt Collection (#7)

Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower
FLO4705748 Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower, and is made of beaten gold decorated with pearls and jewels

A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705255 A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of

German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil
FLO4705586 German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Anglo saxon men in tunic without coat (19), wearing boots (20), and with embroidered tunic (21)
FLO4708452 Anglo saxon men in tunic without coat (19), wearing boots (20), and with embroidered tunic (21), and depending on the rank of the person the colors varied or precious stones adorned

Indian man and woman from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704404 Indian man and woman from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roman dancer and circus rider with team of four horses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703462 Roman dancer and circus rider with team of four horses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Pierre I the Great (1672-1725) - Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, 18th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by
FLO4686489 Pierre I the Great (1672-1725) - Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, 18th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion

Master of the court of Ethiopia, after Titian Vicellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686423 Master of the court of Ethiopia, after Titian Vicellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion and Costumes Foreign Ancients

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686499 Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685878 Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Native of Outanata, New Guinea. He wears a grass skirt, waistband, bracelet and chest pouch
FLO4688464 Native of Outanata, New Guinea. He wears a grass skirt, waistband, bracelet and chest pouch, and carries a bamboo stick and cudgel

Young woman of Hardanger, Norway, 1867. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686699 Young woman of Hardanger, Norway, 1867. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Man of Valencia, Spain, 1850. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et
FLO4686683 Man of Valencia, Spain, 1850. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Greek dancing girl, 1827, after A. Colin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686638 Greek dancing girl, 1827, after A. Colin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Khatchadour D'hohannes, officer of the Prince Royal of Persia, 1816, after de Lecluse
FLO4686604 Khatchadour D'hohannes, officer of the Prince Royal of Persia, 1816, after de Lecluse. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686369 Turkish woman of distinction, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c.1830 (engraving)
538540 Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire, c.1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Potter at work at the Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Hanley, Staffordshire)

Poster for the Olympia, the oldest music hall in Paris still in operation inaugurated in 1893
YOU4419004 Poster for the Olympia, the oldest music hall in Paris still in operation inaugurated in 1893, Illustration en lithographie in Les Programmes illustres des theatres et des cafes concerts

Peasant woman's costume from the Archangel region, second half of the 19th century (printed cloth)
BOO74553 Peasant woman's costume from the Archangel region, second half of the 19th century (printed cloth, linen and embroidery); sarafan le cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Woman of Rouen
5855673 Woman of Rouen; (add.info.: Woman of Rouen wearing a small, plain bavolet. She wears a simple white dress with striped shawl and blue belt)

Indians of America: Lanai Lanape family wearing Wampum, or black and white sewan (rope or belt)
NWI4898165 Indians of America: Lanai Lanape family wearing Wampum, or black and white sewan (rope or belt) used by Amerindians in the United States, years 1650

Woman of the Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black and red hood, black jacket, blouse, sash belt
FLO4656216 Woman of the Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black and red hood, black jacket, blouse, sash belt, full skirt and carries a jug

Joan of Flanders (1295-1374) wife of John IV of Montfort, Duke of Brittany, 1341 (the text of the legende is erronous)
FLO4678094 Joan of Flanders (1295-1374) wife of John IV of Montfort, Duke of Brittany, 1341 (the text of the legende is erronous). After a miniature in the Gaignieres collection

Amazing and Muscadin, fashionable French men of the Directory era, 1796. The Incredible holds a monocle and cudgel
FLO4572577 Amazing and Muscadin, fashionable French men of the Directory era, 1796. The Incredible holds a monocle and cudgel and wears two watches from his belt

Marie Stuart of Scotland (1542-1587) - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, after a painting of the times
FLO4686339 Marie Stuart of Scotland (1542-1587) - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, after a painting of the times, 1560 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers

Le Kizlar agasi, chief black eunuque chef du serail du sultan ottoman - Kizlar Agasi, chief black eunoch to the harem
FLO4686491 Le Kizlar agasi, chief black eunuque chef du serail du sultan ottoman - Kizlar Agasi, chief black eunoch to the harem, 17th century

Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840
538576 Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting. Wood engraving c1840; (add.info.: Weaving shed fitted rows with power looms driven by belt and shafting)

Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Possibly shows Hans von Mining, a mascot with the German Army during World War I

Gen. Kuhne, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Kuhne, between c1915 and c1920. Otto Viktor Ku¨hne (1857-1945) who was a German general during World War I

Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water)
527933 Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water). Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1834.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Yakshini, from a Buddhist gate. Mathura, Utter Pradesh, Kusana Period (30-241 AD) (stone)
EAM216984 Yakshini, from a Buddhist gate. Mathura, Utter Pradesh, Kusana Period (30-241 AD) (stone) by Indian School, (2nd century); Indian Museum, Calcutta, India; Indian, out of copyright

McVitie & Price Biscuit Factory, Harlesden, London, Tuesday 15th February 1966

Model posing beside a car at the 1971 Earls Court motor show 19th October 1971

Detail of a gaucho wearing a "facaon"at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina
Detail of a gaucho wearing a " facAon" at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina. The facAon is a fighting and utility knife widely used by the gauchos in Argentina

Embroidered belts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Buckle of a rodeo champions, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

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Man in a turban, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Man in a turban, c.1675-c.1725. Man wearing a purple-white striped kaftan, with a sash around his waist

Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1826. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1826

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1825

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois, c1797

Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1826. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1826

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1825

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchands Polonois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchands Polonois, c1797

Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859

Woodcutter Kneeling before a Forest Shrine, c1865. Creator: James Crawford Thom
Woodcutter Kneeling before a Forest Shrine, c1865

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Pink, 1560-1569. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Younger
Portrait of a Young Woman with a Pink, 1560-1569. This young woman offers a pink (or dianthus, related to the carnation) to someone on her right, probably her betrothed

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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.