Belt Collection (page 51)

Balenciaga Dinner Gown
A dinner gown in pale pink crepe trimmed with rows of black lace by Balenciaga of Paris. The jacket buttons & has a shaped basque & tie belt

Seagull Top 1930S
A navy blue & white beach ensenble composed of a backless sun-top with seagull motif & shorts with belt & piping down the sides

Golden Seal Collar 1930S
A long tweed coat with a large collar of golden seal fur & a deep chestnut coloured leather belt by Martial et Armand. The coat has a wrap- over front & turned back cuffs

Jumper & Flower Brooch
A hand-knitted jumper in a lacy ribbed stitch without a collar or welt is worn with a broad belt & a knitted flower brooch

Theatrical Costume 1890S
Margaret Corneille (possibly an actress) wears a theatrical looking costume with arrow headed, strap shaped applied trimmings & sequin adorned diamond shaped straps & belt Date: late 1890s

Ladies of C15Th
Ermine lined gown with belt, gown with tight sleeves worn over the knuckles or turned back to form a cuff, sleeveless garment with side vent worn over a kirtle

Social / Britain Vicar 18C
A farmers wife wears a white gown & apron, black pelerine, shoes with pointed toes & vamps, a mob cap, straw hat & pink belt. Her son wears a smock & blue stockings

COSTUME 1791-1792
Man: top hat with a tapering crown & cut-away coat. Women: buffonts (buffons), belt with medallion buckle, a skirt with a vandkyked & oranmented hem, pierrot jacket

1950S Girl by Wykeham
A young woman with a very short hair-cut, wearing a pencil skirt, cap-sleeved blouse and wide elasticated belt stands in profile against a wall

Hunting Dress 1813
Single-breasted green coat cut away below the waist, cuffs unbuttoned, stand-fall collar & leather belt, red waistcoat, cravat, breeches, top boots, spurs, velvet hard hat

Marshall Thresher
A rather fashionable young woman photographed on a Marshall box, threshing and bagging oats. Men, farm workers are all around her, Wirral, Cheshire, England

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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.