Belts Collection (page 5)

Weight Lifters, portrait

Georgian soldiers
Georgian Soldiers

Croatia - National Costume
Croatians in National costume. One of the Gentlemen is smoking a long pipe, the other holding a long stick. Both seated women wear headscarves

New Zealand soldiers WWI
New Zealand machine gunners fitting machine belts during World War I

Small shop Selling Moroccan goods, Tunisia
A small boutique selling Moroccan goods in Tunisia!

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

Hotel Office in a frontier town, North America, 1880
Engraving showing the scene in a hotel in a frontier town, with Indian trophies, moccasins, penants, belts and a moose head on the wall

Cartridges flung from man to man
Illustration by Frederic Villiers showing British soldiers slinging cartridges held on canvas belts to one another while in the trenches

Creswell colliery, where eighty men perished in a fire. Aeri
Creswell colliery where eighty miners perished in a fire at the junction of two conveyer belts. An aerial view showing ambulances approaching the pithead and anxious families gathered at the offices

Charlemagne & Courtiers
Lavishly embroidered mantles worn over tunics, kirtles & super-tunics. The women wear broad corset like belts & girdles, a veil & coronet or long plaits

Soldiers and Bullets
Revolutionary soldiers load machine-gun belts in case they need to shoot someone

GIRLS SWIM-SUITS 1920
A selection of swim-suits & bathing-dresses for girls & teenagers including shoulder fastening low-waisted tunics with belts & sailor collars or one-piece suits without skirts

Sayers Gets the Belt
Tom " Little Wonder" Sayers and John " Benicia Boy" Heenan both receive belts after their epic 37 round contest ended in a draw

Colourful indigenous-style textiles on sale in this major tourist hub and colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Apsara dancers, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close-up of the belt and feathers from the costume of an Indian Buffalo Dancer, San Juan, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

French Women / Munitions
Female workers in a French munitions factory during World War One

Flax Heckling
Flax heckling - a process in the production of Linen

Dagger Found at Mycenae
A dagger blade ca 16th C.BC, found at Mycenae by Schliemann. Probably made by Minoan craftsmen for use by a Mycenaean, as the hunters are in the Minoan style

Native Americans 1821
A group of Domiciliated Indians depicted to show their dress and habits - game tucked into belts, papoose carried on mothers back, cooking methods and so on

American Fashions 1924
Selection of tubular dresses with belts & sashes on the hips. Styles include a coat dress with diagonal wrap over front & button detail, pleated skirts or kimono sleeves

Molyneux Dresses 1930
Two dress designs by Molyneux both with gored flaring skirts, belts & matching sac jackets. One has chevron panels or inserts which add interest to the skirt

Costume / A Florent 1902
S-bend ladies wear gowns with trained gored skirts, braid trim & sleeves with fullness at the lower arm. Also an open bodice, turned back cuffs, lace yoke & belts

Family Photo 1897
Womans dress: gored skirt, tight sleeve with puffed over- sleeve. Girls: yoked dresses with gathered bodices, tight sleeves with full gathered uppers, belts & laced boots

Soprano Warbles 1893
A lady singer belts out an aria. She holds the libretto (song sheet) in her hand just in case she forgets the words

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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.