Belts Collection

Power Loom Weaving
Interior of cotton mill in Lancashire: power loom weaving- man and woman tend machine

Christmas Frocks 1935
Eight chic xmas party frocks. One has a distinct Classical Grecian influence. Broad belts, corsages and puffed sleeves are also fashionable

Three men in traditional Greek Costume - Athens, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Romanian Women - Traditional costume
A pair of Romanian women, in traditional National costume. A particularly fine example of the highly-decorative embroidery emplyed to decorate the skirts

Zulu Warriors - Southern Africa. Note the western-style belts incorporated into traditional body adornments. Date: circa 1910s

1960s crimplene fashion
Models wear outfits in crimplene by Lapidus of Sweden. Date: 1966

Japan, Imperial Mint, Osaka - Rolling Mills, Cutting Presses
Japan - The Imperial Mint at Osaka - Rolling Mills, and the Cutting-out Presses. Date: circa 1910s

Cotton Carding Machinery
Interior of cotton mill: girls and women tend carding, drawing and roving machinery

WW1 - Lifebelted passengers - Torpedoing of RMS Falaba
WW1 - Aboard the RMS Falaba on 28th March 1915, the photographer captures a moment showing passengers putting on their life-belts

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)

Cowboy boots in Alberta Boot Company, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

1986 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 13: Keke Rosberg, McLaren MP4-2C TAG during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 13, 1986 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom

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)

2002 San Marino Grand Prix - Practice Imola, Italy. 11th April 2002. Kimi Raikkonen, West McLaren Mercedes MP4/17. Cockpit. World Copyright: Steve Etherington/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image Only

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

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

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

Nobleman's Costume with Gugel, A gugel was a type of hood with trailing lace, popular in medieval Germany
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, attire, belts, black, black-and-white, black-white, classy, clothes, clothing style, concept, concept image, costumes, custom, depiction, depictions, digital

Four belts 17th - 19th century (parcel-gilt silver, silver-gilt, silver
3434821 Four belts 17th - 19th century (parcel-gilt silver, silver-gilt, silver, enamel & precious stones) by Hungarian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Top)

Dagger and belt (chromolitho)
964338 Dagger and belt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silverware (orfevrerie civile joaillerie)

Navajo woman weaving a belt (engraving)
980490 Navajo woman weaving a belt (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Navajo woman weaving a belt)

Pitter & Fox, gold and silver laceman & embroiders, trade card (engraving)
731613 Pitter & Fox, gold and silver laceman & embroiders, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitter & Fox)

Sword and Inscribed Belt on Effigy on Tomb of Walter Frampton in St John
2831882 Sword and Inscribed Belt on Effigy on Tomb of Walter Frampton in St Johns Church (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Portrait of a little boy (b / w photo)
3096738 Portrait of a little boy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a little boy)

Drawing of Sir Richard Arkwrights Spinning Machine, patented in 1769, c
KW258418 Drawing of Sir Richard Arkwrights Spinning Machine, patented in 1769, c.1830 (lithograph) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arkwright (1732-93); ); British

Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033043 Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Amazon, from one of my vases, where she is represented fighting with a griffin (engraving)
5200718 Amazon, from one of my vases, where she is represented fighting with a griffin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazon, from one of my vases)

Mill Room in the Staffordshire Potteries
Mill Room where the ingredients are mixed, Staffordshire Potteries. 1843

Interior view of large belt driven mechanical equipment at the New York Leather Belting
MNY381007 Interior view of large belt driven mechanical equipment at the New York Leather Belting Co. New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra (engraving)
2772993 Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra)

The Belt Maker (engraving)
3646620 The Belt Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belt Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Three soldiers in walking out uniform. 1900

The Finishing Room, Black & White magazine. 1893

Cycle lever chain works in France 1896
English inventor William Spears Simpson invented the cycle lever chain that we still use today. It was such a success that they were unable to keep up with demand

David Frances Barry photo - Two young chiefs
Two young chiefs wearing American traditional dress, including beaded moccasin, beaded leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplate and choker. The chief on the left is holding an axe

Womens corset 1911
Latest fashionable corset to provide the best shape for the womans dress

Men at arms (b / w photo)
3643202 Men at arms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men at arms. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho)
731677 Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with red belt)

Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
473384 Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Lowther (1857-1944) 5th Earl of Lonsdale; English sportsman

Biscuit making on a large scale in a modern factory (b / w photo)
6008293 Biscuit making on a large scale in a modern factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biscuit making on a large scale in a modern factory)

Factory workers in St Petrsburg, c. 1916 (b / w photo)
833400 Factory workers in St Petrsburg, c.1916 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Making the engine, 1917 (etching and drypoint)
CIV214985 Making the engine, 1917 (etching and drypoint) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 47.7x38.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English

Sword, scabbard, belt and hunting knife (chromolitho)
964337 Sword, scabbard, belt and hunting knife (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silverware (orfevrerie civile joaillerie), sword, scabbard

Sanding mouldings intended for wooden caskets, Oneida, New York, April 3
1078981 Sanding mouldings intended for wooden caskets, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Cushion and Soft Furnishing store in Italy during the Augustan period (marble)
ALG365018 Cushion and Soft Furnishing store in Italy during the Augustan period (marble) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: shop selling cushions, curtains)

Portrait of a little boy (b / w photo)
3096750 Portrait of a little boy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a little boy)

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"From Power Loom Weaving to Traditional Costumes: Exploring the Versatility of Belts" they have been an essential accessory throughout history, serving various purposes and reflecting cultural diversity. In Christmas Frocks 1935, belts adorned elegant dresses, adding a touch of sophistication to festive attire. Meanwhile, three men in traditional Greek Costume showcased how they were intricately woven into their cultural heritage in Athens, Greece. Romanian Women donned vibrant traditional costumes with beautifully crafted belts that symbolized their rich folklore. Similarly, Zulu Warriors from Southern Africa wore ornate belts as symbols of strength and identity. Moving forward to the 1960s crimplene fashion era, belts became a staple for defining waistlines and completing trendy outfits. Cotton Carding Machinery revolutionized belt production during this time, making them more accessible than ever before. In Japan's Imperial Mint at Osaka, Rolling Mills and Cutting Presses played a crucial role in crafting intricate buckles for stylish Japanese belts. These accessories not only held garments together but also reflected the country's meticulous craftsmanship. Belts even had life-saving capabilities during WW1 when lifebelted passengers relied on them after the tragic torpedoing of RMS Falaba. This incident highlighted how belts could be more than just fashionable accessories; they could be vital tools for survival. Looking back further in time to c. 1890 advertisements featuring Harness world-famed Electropathic Belts engraved captivatingly captured people's attention with promises of health benefits through electric stimulation—a unique twist on belt functionality. Fast-forwarding to the thrilling atmosphere of the 1986 British GP race track revealed drivers wearing racing harnesses secured by sturdy seatbelts—an indispensable safety measure ensuring protection while pushing limits behind the wheel. Lastly, mentioning Ferrari 250 GTO Italy brings forth images of sleek sports cars speeding down roads—where seatit can not only mandatory but also instrumental in keeping drivers safe during exhilarating rides.