Belt Collection (#14)

Police Club and Belt, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Police Club and Belt, 1939

Money Vest, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John Thorsen
Money Vest, 1935/1942

Figure of a Seated Leader, A. D. 300 / 600. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Seated Leader, A.D. 300/600. Totonac, Remojadas, Veracruz, Mexico

Belt, Peru, A. D. 1476 / 1532. Creator: Unknown
Belt, Peru, A.D. 1476/1532

Concho Belt, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Concho Belt, 1880s

Concho Belt, 1880/95. Creator: Unknown
Concho Belt, 1880/95

Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887. Creator: George Cope
Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887. Military equipment used by an officer in the Union Army

Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol... of Emperor Maximilian
Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol, Sheath, and Belt of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Paris, 1864/67

Bark Belt with relief carvings of human faces (wood (bark)
7082211 Bark Belt with relief carvings of human faces (wood (bark) by Oceanic; 166.4x15.6 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; out of copyright

Belt (Yeemy Mambolmashet), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Pendant Belt (Nkody Mupaap), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Belt, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Peszel
Belt, c. 1936

Obi (Belt), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Obi (Belt), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Fragment (From Obi), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From Obi), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Obi (Belt), Japan, 18th / 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868). Creator: Unknown
Obi (Belt), Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Obi (Sash), Japan, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Obi (Sash), Japan, 19th century

Panel (Trouser Band), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Trouser Band), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875/1900

Fragment (Trouser Band), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Trouser Band), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875/1900

Saint Francis Kneeling in Meditation, 1595 / 1600. Creator: El Greco
Saint Francis Kneeling in Meditation, 1595/1600

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1562. Creator: Joachim Beuckelaer
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1562

The Vision of Saint Francis, c. 1602. Creator: Lodovico Carracci
The Vision of Saint Francis, c. 1602

Girdle (Belt), Italy, northern, c. 1325-c. 1375. Creator: Unknown
Girdle (Belt), Italy, northern, c. 1325-c. 1375

Doll - "Mary", c. 1939. Creator: Josephine C. Romano
Doll - " Mary", c. 1939

Cinch, c. 1940. Creator: Arthur P. Reynolds
Cinch, c. 1940

Doll, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Doll, c. 1938

Santo Bulto, 1939. Creator: George E. Rhone
Santo Bulto, 1939

The Wrestlers, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho
The Wrestlers, ca. 1785

Doll, c. 1940. Creator: John Hall
Doll, c. 1940

Childs Silk Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Jacob Gielens
Childs Silk Coat, c. 1937

Saint Mary Magdalene in Penitence, 1590-1607. Creator: Circle of Giuseppe Scolari
Saint Mary Magdalene in Penitence, 1590-1607

Bead Belt, c. 1936. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Bead Belt, c. 1936

Belt ornament (from a set of eight), Northern Song dynasty, 960-1127. Creator: Unknown
Belt ornament (from a set of eight), Northern Song dynasty, 960-1127

A pair of belt plaques, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
A pair of belt plaques, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Belt hook, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Belt hook, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Belt plaque, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Belt plaque, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Belt ornament (part of a group of ten), Goryeo period, 13th-14th century
Belt ornament (part of a group of ten: F1916.428-429, 726-730, 740, 743-744), Goryeo period, 13th-14th century

Belt ornament, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Belt ornament, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Belt ornament, Goryeo period, 13th-14th centuries. Creator: Unknown
Belt ornament, Goryeo period, 13th-14th centuries

Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
6339131 Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

Medicine: a hernial belt. Engraving from "De la hargne"
GIA4802684 Medicine: a hernial belt. Engraving from " De la hargne" by French physician and surgeon Ambroise Pare (1509-1590) 16th century by Unknown Artist

The coffee maker: a man wearing a coffee maker and a service
JLJ4624683 The coffee maker: a man wearing a coffee maker and a service. Engraving by Martin Engelbrecht (1684-1756) 18th century Paris, Decorative Arts by Engelbrecht

Gaston Jean Baptiste de France (Gaston d Orleans) (1608-1660), Duke of Orleans
FLO4617091 Gaston Jean Baptiste de France (Gaston d Orleans) (1608-1660), Duke of Orleans, 17th century - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

French woman in summer dress, 17th century, from an engraving by Jean Saint Jean - Lithography from an illustration by
FLO4616840 French woman in summer dress, 17th century, from an engraving by Jean Saint Jean - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Belt fibule depicting a griffin attacking a horse, detail. From Chiliktin
LRI4640911 Belt fibule depicting a griffin attacking a horse, detail. From Chiliktin. 6th-2nd century BC (gold) by Scythian (6th Century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Portrait of a Franc warrior during Antiquite, engraving - private collection
JLJ4635249 Portrait of a Franc warrior during Antiquite, engraving - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Franc warrior during Antiquite)

A Swiss Guard of the King in 1586 (Henry III) - Member of the Kings Swiss Guard
JLJ4638092 A Swiss Guard of the King in 1586 (Henry III) - Member of the Kings Swiss Guard, 1586 - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sword of honor offered by the consuls in 1800 to Captain Latour d
JLJ4587770 Sword of honor offered by the consuls in 1800 to Captain Latour d Auvergne realized by Nicolas Boutets Manufacture in Versailles

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1575-1580 (painting)
LRI4581640 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1575-1580 (painting) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

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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.