Belt Collection (#10)

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, and the checkered cravat replacing the bow tie

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Creator: Robert Havell
Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Full-length study of Scottish chieftans in traditional tartan kilts of the Stewart and Gordon clans

Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men, possibly from Girdi Abdulaziz, (Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq)

An old man on a bench in the harbour at Ramsey, Isle of Man
An old man in a cloth cap sits on a bench in the sunshine beneath a life ring on the harbour at Ramsey, Isle of Man Date: 1993

Mike Tyson has his arms raised by referee Mills Lane after beating Frank Bruno for the WBC world title in Las Vegas. 16th March 1996

Nigel Benn Boxer with Manager Ambrose Mendy and American Promoter Bob Arun. 14th May 1990

A man prepares to shoot during a practice session at a shooting range in Bangkok, Thailand March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

The Wider Image: Getting to grips with sumo
A sand-covered loincloth, or mawashi, worn by a sumo wrestler is seen during a training session at Ganjoji Yakushido temple in Nagoya, Japan, July 5, 2017

Buckle of the Indian Princess 2012 Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Cowgirl with glitter belt, Rafter Six Ranch, Exshaw, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Russian soldier in gas mask, eastern front, Russia, WW1
Russian soldier in a rubber gas mask on the eastern front, Russia, during the First World War. The man breathes through a hole in the top of the tin which is filled with charcoal and chemicals

Depicting of Law, sitting, with a crown, scepter and a book. Law, part of the monument to statistician Agostino Depretis. Parma Statue Realism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Ecce Homo and Crucifige. Two chiaroscuro drawings by an artist of the School of Rogier Van Der Weyden, preserved in the Bandini Museum of Fiesole. Fiesole Bandini Museum

Statue representing the Madonna enthroned with Child. Polychromatic terracotta attributed to the Workshop of the Buglioni Family, preserved in the Church of Sant'Andrea at Morgiano

Madonna and Child, from the Della Robbia School, in the Regional Gallery of Sicily in Palermo Palermo Regional Gallery of Sicily High Relief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Tombstone of Angelo Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

The Madonna and Child. Terracotta by Andrea Della Robbia, originally positioned in Palazzo del Comune in Stia, near Arezzo

Atys-Amor, detail of the face, bronze by Donatello, in the Salone di Donatello, Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Atys-Amor, seen from the back, bronze by Donatello, in the Salone di Donatello, Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Statue of soldier from Verches at Avignon in France. It was at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938 Rome Augustan Exhibition Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Relief depicting Sant'Antonio reviving a drowned woman. Sculpture by Jacopo Sansovino, Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua

The Virgin Giving the Sacred Surcingle to St.Thomas: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato

Saint Alexis, statue by Giovanni Caccini, in a niche of the faade of the Church of Santa Trinita, Florence, Tuscany Florence Statue Late Renaissance, Renaissance

John I of Grailly, Count of Foix and Bigorre 1382-1436. He wears a knee-length surtout
FLO4570575 John I of Grailly, Count of Foix and Bigorre 1382-1436. He wears a knee-length surtout and a gold woven belt with gold acorns hanging from it

If only I'd have little wings
Angelika Martha Himburg

Lifeguard Tower on the Beach at Sunset during the Summer in Finland

MS-Stubnitz
Jürgen Muß

Illustration of Niagara Falls Belt Line Railway

Niagara Gorge Belt Line probably early 1900s

Niagara Gorge Belt Line tram, USA

WW2 - R. A. F. Fitting An Ammunition Belt
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force man fitting an ammunition belt. Date: circa 1940s

Fort de la Bonnelle, Saint-Geosmes, Haute-Marne, France
Entrance across the gorge to the Fort de la Bonnelle, a defensive fortress built 1870-85, used in the Franco-Prussian war and First World War, at Saint-Geosmes, near Langres, Haute-Marne, Grand Est

Seated Woman With Red Tie
An advertisement illustration portraying a seated young woman outside, wearing a contrasting red tie and dress belt. Date: circa 1939

Victorian scrap, Campbell clan of Scotland Date: late 19th century

Port Essington Belt Design
A design derived from a Port Essington belt, suitable for application to border designs. Date: circa 1925

Portrait Study of a Woman
A portrait oil painting study of a woman wearing an orange, floral designed robe with black belt, her left hand is placed on her hip. Date: circa 1890

Advert for J Roussel
Advert for the Belt by J Roussel. Date: 1939

Henry Armstrong and Joe Louis, boxers
Henry Armstrong (1912-1988), also known as Henry Jackson Jr, and Joe Louis (1914-1981), also known as Joseph Louis Barrow

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from January 1954. Date: 1954

Styles of women's accessories popular in Spring 1932. Date: 1932

A selection of women's loose jackets for sale. Date: 1921

Women on production line, United Biscuits, Harlesden
Women at work on the production line for McVitie's Jaffa Cakes at the United Biscuits factory in Harlesden, Middlesex, 23 September 1970. Date: 1970

Woman inspecting peas in Birds Eye factory
Woman inspecting peas in a Birds Eye factory before they are quick-frozen. Date: circa 1970s

Native of South Africa holding three spears, wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Salmon in Canada - Canning
Photograph showing a long stream of cans of salmon rolling through the machine, each turn hermetically sealed in closed tins in which the fish is preserved. Date: late 1890s

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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.