Straps Collection (page 4)

Tapestry: La Poltronnerie de Sancho a la chasse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

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

Two Cartier wristwatches
Two vintage Cartier wristwatches Date: circa 1930s

Portugal - Lisbon - Baker Boy Date: circa 1910

Christmas card in the shape of a dogs collar, with a dog in the centre. Date: circa 1890s

BMW 328 1938 Silver

At Cuxhaven BAOR scientists prepare a V-2 for launch
At Cuxhaven, BAOR scientists prepare a V-2 for launch. With the rocket in the vertical firing position, servicing personnel loosen the retaining straps of the cradle. 15 October 1945. Date: 1945

Barge Haulers on the Volga, 1873. Oil on canvas. Ilya Repin (1844-1930) Russian artist. Peasants in rags used as beasts of burden

Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters with straps over shoulders. Two personal attendants hold the chair. Watercolour c1890

A Cop Polices Bathing Suits
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1927. A policeman contemplates the latest in bathing suits on the Chicago waterfront

Two dog leads, high angle view

Dragon capsule interior. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery C017 / 8022
Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery. Ropes and strapping around the largest (as of October 2013) meteorite fragment recovered by divers from Lake Chebarkul

Rescuing casualty from upper floor, WW2
Rescue personnel bringing a casualty to ground level from the upper floor of a bombed building, 16 June 1944

Fire in London Underground train near Holland Park
Fire in a London Underground train near Holland Park Station, 28 July 1958. General view of the fire-damaged rear section of the first carriage

Advert for Lotus shoes 1947
Fashion fantasion. Strap gold evening shoe. Date: 1947

Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945
Red ankle buckle shoes with wedge by Anklet by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1945

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1941

Baby Pima Indian in a Pappoose
Baby indigenous Native American Pima Indian in a Pappoose. The Pima (or Akimel O odham) are a group of American Indians living in an area consisting of what is now central and southern Arizona (USA)

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt

White horse - tack
A white horse in full flow wearing a distinctive running martingale - used to control the horses head height, and to prevent the horse from throwing its head so high that the rider gets hit in

Two ladies in evening wear by Martial et Armand and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest evening wear. On the left, a skimpy white crepe evening dress with silver decoration and thin straps around the neck, under a white fur coat

Two young ladies in dresses by Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless dresses by Molyneux. On the left, in grey, white and black, with white ostrich feathers at the hem. On the right, blue with a pink flower at the hip. 1924

Young lady in pink evening dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a pink and gold tubular evening dress with narrow straps and oversized fur scarf, by Jenny. 1924

Young lady in green theatre dress by Beer
Young lady wearing green theatre dress with fur-trimmed border and a diamond patterned belt, by Beer. 1924

Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing dinner dress with narrow beaded straps, trimmed in gold metal and black crepe satin green, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Young lady in evening gown by Philippe and Gaston
Young lady wearing an off the shoulder gold evening gown with blue ribbon and pink and green roses, by Philippe and Gaston. 1924

Evening dress by Patrick Perrott, 1934
An evening dress by Patrick Perrott, designed for Liberty, composed of sequins made from the shavings of tortoiseshell combs with rayed straps at the back giving it an enviable distinction. Date: 1934

Rayon Ballgown
Love-in-a-mist coloured rayon gown with a long skirt, & heart (en coeur) shaped pleated corsage with narrow shoulder straps & worn with a triple belt trimmed with roses Date: 1938

Womans face

Broken wrist-watches
Broken wristwatches

Bentley 4. 5 litre Supercharged
Bentley 4.5 litre Supercharged

Bentley Speed 6 Britain

Elderly porter - Constantinople, Turkey
An elderly porter carrying a leather case with a rug on top

Pottery Merchants
A pottery merchant and customer stand between wares piled high in a large wicker backpack and engage in tense negotiation

Luggage
A large leather-bound trunk with straps, buckles and locks

Hill Coolie Girl - India
A Hill Coolie Girl from a Northern Indian Hill Tribe

Advertisement for Kestos Backless Brassieres and girdles

How to straphang
Various London Underground passengers using inventive ways to hang on to straps on Tube trains. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

Pity the poor strap hanger
An image illustrating the introduction of hand straps on underground trains. When straps were added to underground railway carriages in the early 1900s, there was an outcry among travellers

Portrait of a working horse at a show
A detailed portrait painting by Malcolm Greensmith showing the head of a elaborately decorated working horse at a show, with hair braiding and ribbons

Lady Charles Beresford
Bodice with en coeur or sweetheart neckline, shoulder straps & transparent short sleeves - the whole heavily ornamented with beadwork. N.B choker & long string of pearls

Women on Balcony 1878
Jacket bodices with plastrons, tie-back skirts & trains. One with an over-skirt fastening across the front with buttoned straps over an under-skirt of flounces

Gown with Ruff Straps
A bias cut pink satin gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a gored skirt and large multi-coloured ruff-like sleeves

Evening Gown / Mainbocher
Peach, bias cut gown with thin straps and wrap-over bodice which is echoed in the diagonal skirt panels. The skirt is gored with a train. A fur-trimmed scarf is worn

Fifties Summer Frock
Outdoors girl wears a tailored summer frock with tie shoulder straps, square neckline, self- coloured belt & a full skirt with narrow pleats attached to a yoke

Woman with Daffodils
A young woman, wearing a princess line, sleeveless dress with bow shoulder straps, holds a small wicker basket full of daffodils

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"Straps: A Timeless Connection to Style and Function" Rolex precision watches 1937: The impeccable craftsmanship of Rolex precision watches is enhanced by their elegant leather straps, adding a touch of sophistication to any wrist. Underground Straphangers: Navigating the bustling underground with ease, straphangers rely on sturdy straps for stability during their daily commute. Evening Dresses / Worth: Delicate silk straps grace the shoulders of Worth's exquisite evening dresses, exuding timeless elegance and femininity. Polka Dot Bikini 1950s: Playful polka dot bikini straps perfectly complemented the carefree spirit of beachgoers in the vibrant era of the 1950s. Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929: As pocket watches transitioned into wristwatches, innovative strap designs allowed for convenient timekeeping while embracing fashion-forward trends. Art Nouveau Headdress / 1: Intricately woven satin ribbons formed ethereal headdresses adorned with delicate floral motifs during the Art Nouveau period, showcasing the versatility as decorative elements. Teeny Weeny Bikini 1950s: The iconic teeny weeny bikini made waves in the '50s with its daringly thin straps that accentuated sun-kissed skin and celebrated body confidence. Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton 1931 Red 2-tone: Luxurious leather upholstery wraps around steering wheels and seats in classic cars like Chrysler's Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton, epitomizing automotive opulence through meticulously crafted straps. Perfumers, Sangwine trade card (engraving): In an enchanting world where fragrances transport us to distant lands, perfumers' trade cards depicted ornate bottles held together by intricate ribbon-like straps that symbolized luxury and allure. Taking a ride over the Isle of Wight in an aeroplane.