Braces Collection (#7)

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm and Charlot, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm and Charlot (Charlie Chaplin). The Kaiser, dressed as a clown, asks Charlot to crown him emperor of the world. (1 of 2) Date: 1917

Glassmaking - Cutting
Three men working in the glass industry, cutting a block of glass Date: 1933

Man and dogs in cornfield, Countisbury, Somerset
Man and dogs in a cornfield, Countisbury, Exmoor, Somerset. Date: 1971

Locals with cart, Sacandaga Park, New York State, USA
Locals with bullock cart in the Backwoods, Sacandaga Park, Northampton, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1908

Utility bib and braces, 1943 - WWII fashion
A pair of bib and braces (dungarees) for women in navy drill, part of a range of Utility clothing available from Peter Robinsons of Oxford Street, procured for three coupons

Rags the dog decides on his costume for a fancy dress ball -- he will go as a Horsey Gentleman, with checked jacket and cap. Date: 1914

War-Time Economies Doing without Braces, WW1 Heath Robinson
War-Time Economies - A Sensible Way of Doing Without Braces. Another ingenious idea from William Heath Robinson, who suggests a strong magnet as an alternative to braces in order to keep ones

A smiling schoolboy and his two dogs pose for their photo in the sunshine. Date: circa 1920s

Old man with dog and pram, Balham, SW London
An old man with a German Shepherd dog and junk in a long line of prams on a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

Six people and a dog outside a cafe, France
Six people and a dog outside the Cafe du Bel-Air, France. Date: circa 1910s

Stooking oats, Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset
A man and a boy stooking oats on Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset, with a dog lending a hand. 1971

Man enjoying a pint of beer
A man with trouser braces and neck tie, about to take a sip of his pint of beer. Date: 1935

Suffragettes, the Last Man, Auction Relics. The result of the suffragettes is an auction sale of the relics of the last man, including trousers and braces. Date: circa 1910

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch. Date: C.1942

Two firemen modelling waterproof leggings
Two jovial firemen modelling waterproof leggings

Group photo of six men
A group photo of six men

Painting a Road Sign
An important job for the safety of road users is the constant attention given to the upkeep of road signs. Here we see a Halt sign being repainted by a workman. Date: 1930s

Brace-and-bit, front view

Medical illustration of human mouth showing teeth, gums and metal braces

Lower gums with braces and plaque on teeth

Worker, 1848
BAL53589 Worker, 1848 by Reiter, Johann Baptist (1813-90); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; German, out of copyright

The Survival of the Fittest (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF272223 The Survival of the Fittest (litho) (b/w photo) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Ivan Annenkov (1802-78) in Peter Prison, 1836 (w / c on paper)
BAL137557 Portrait of Ivan Annenkov (1802-78) in Peter Prison, 1836 (w/c on paper) by Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855); 18.3x14 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

The Half Back - A Young Footballer Date: circa 1890s

Indian Drum - Mridangam
Indian Drum - this is a type of Mridangam drum. The pieces of wood between the leather braces and the striped shell are used to assist the tuning

Easel and artist on a cutout Christmas card -- he has stuck his head through the canvas from the back. Date: circa 1890s

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Wright, Heckroodt"
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/556 1916-19 Photograph. Presumed to be on HMT Ceramic

The road workers take a break from their manual labour for a cigarette and a game of darts

Personalities of the barge race at Greenhithe, Kent. 18 June 1962

School children on their journey to school, Donegal, Ireland 21 March 1952

Kit on display for inspection
Full 1908 pattern webbing with tin hat and boots. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N20556A

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Soldier with bird, India
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/297 1916-19 Photograph

Hammerbeam roof C013 / 6186
Hammerbeam roof. Close-up of supports in a hammerbeam roof. The hammerbeams are the lower beams that are supported by curved braces

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch

Two firemen modelling waterproof leggings
Two jovial firemen modelling waterproof leggings

Chiddingfold Ploughing Match with horses and plough, 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10006

View of the camp building at Kitty Hawk from the northwest, showing the old building to the left and the newly constructed building on the right

Stable hands, Marine Hotel Stables, Walton-on-the-Naze
A group of six grooms with a pony and a small child pictured in the stables of The Marine Hotel in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, where guests horses were looked after during their stay. circa 1890

Braces advertisement
Advertisement for Shirley President braces, which, according to the copy, instantly adjust themselves to every motion of the body

Teeth, 3D CT scan. Frontal view of a persons jaw and teeth with braces on the upper teeth. The wisdom teeth (upper left and upper right) have not yet penetrated the gums

Iraqi bank official with a large safe, Iraq
An Iraqi bank official with a large safe, somewhere in Iraq

Comfort braces / W H Robinson
The all new comfort braces allowing for all possible movements and prevent that sinking feeling. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Covent Garden Market Trader
A Covent Garden Market Trader unloads his wooden crates of fruit and vegetables

Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (1 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings

A Good Pull Up
The new electric self raising braces for those men who haven t time to fiddle about with the ordinary kind in the morning

Suited to a tee
Some of the new seasons golfing novelties, golfers using unusual inventions for playing golf; golf braces, putting trousers and the hillside Please note

Germans - Button Magnets
A new method of German frightfulness as magnets are used to attract buttons away from the braces of British soldiers by a German plane and thus render em incapacitated

Putting on a Shirt
A well dressed monsieur concentrates on doing up the high collar on his new shirt, while his pet dog looks on with trepidation

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In the midst of a chaotic world, one boy finds solace in his admiration for the Spitfire. With dreams soaring high like the iconic aircraft, fifteen-year-old skinhead Chris Harward poses proudly at home with his mother Joan in their modest flat. On that fateful day, April 27th, 1970, a group of skinheads stood united - John Harmeston among them - bound by their unique subculture and shared values. Their braces symbolized resilience and camaraderie as they faced a society often misunderstood. Amidst the noise of life's challenges, there was always room for leisurely pursuits. The Teddy Bears Frolic adorned music covers, providing an escape into melodies that resonated deep within souls. Meanwhile, Mr A. W. Pearce from Lymington aimed to conquer new frontiers in horse ploughing; his determination knew no bounds as he sought to surpass all previous records on a global scale. Just as William Lillywhite mended baseballs with precision strokes on canvas, so too did individuals mend their lives with newfound confidence bestowed upon them by braces – those humble accessories that transformed smiles and self-esteem alike. A tale unfolded before our eyes - one where German woodworkers showcased their craftsmanship through intricate designs etched onto braces; each piece telling its own story while holding up trousers with grace. Even amidst wartime turmoil in 1916, Pravia Soap found its way into advertisements alongside braces – emphasizing cleanliness and style hand-in-hand. And who could forget vampire braces? An unexpected twist on traditional orthodontics brought forth an intriguing blend of darkness and fashion-forwardness that captivated both mortals and immortals alike. They have transcended time and cultures; they are not merely metal or fabric but symbols of identity, unity, creativity even. So let us celebrate this stretched-out tale woven around the new pair - connecting generations past and present through threads of resilience, artistry, and the pursuit of self-expression.