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Damrosch, Anita, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Damrosch, Anita, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 27

Rice, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rice, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Ferguson, Elsie, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1921 Sept. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ferguson, Elsie, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1921 Sept. 15

Miss Beatrice Linda Swanson, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Beatrice Linda Swanson, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 27

Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920
Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. [Group of children: the boys wear tweed or corduroy suits with belted jackets and knickerbockers]

Portrait of a young boy standing in short pants and belted shirt, c1900. Creator: Misses Selby
Portrait of a young boy standing in short pants and belted shirt, c1900

Fireman's Belt, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise
Fireman's Belt, c. 1940

Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917
Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917. US army personnel

Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917
Field Artillery, between 1910 and 1917. US army personnel

Engineer Corps, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Engineer Corps, between 1910 and 1917
Engineer Corps, between 1910 and 1917. US army personnel

Army, U.S. Equipment On Soldier, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Equipment On Soldier, 1916
Army, U.S. Equipment On Soldier, 1916. First World War

Fireman's Belt, 1938. Creator: George Bobholz
Fireman's Belt, 1938

Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825. Creator: Unknown
Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825

The threshing of oats, Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis, 1936 Creator: Dorothea Lange
The threshing of oats. Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis

The threshing of oats, Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis, 1936 Creator: Dorothea Lange
The threshing of oats. Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis

The threshing of oats, Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis, 1936 Creator: Dorothea Lange
The threshing of oats. Clayton, Indiana, south of Indianapolis

Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1937

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo woman, facing front, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo woman, facing front, c1904. Navajo woman wearing silver squash blossom necklace, concho belt, blanket draped over shoulders

Kamchadal, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Kamchadal, 1862. Sheet 59 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Kyrgyzska and Kyrgyz, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Kyrgyzska and Kyrgyz, 1862. Sheet 48 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands)... 19th century
Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands) their ornaments and instruments, 19th century

Clothing from Residents of the Northeastern Part of Siberia, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Clothing from Residents of the Northeastern Part of Siberia, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya

Yakshini, from a Buddhist gate. Mathura, Utter Pradesh, Kusana Period (30-241 AD) (stone)
EAM216984 Yakshini, from a Buddhist gate. Mathura, Utter Pradesh, Kusana Period (30-241 AD) (stone) by Indian School, (2nd century); Indian Museum, Calcutta, India; Indian, out of copyright

McVitie & Price Biscuit Factory, Harlesden, London, Tuesday 15th February 1966

Model posing beside a car at the 1971 Earls Court motor show 19th October 1971

Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley, South Omo, Hamer tribe. Detail of the calabash carried by a Hamer woman

Detail of a gaucho wearing a "facaon"at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina
Detail of a gaucho wearing a " facAon" at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina. The facAon is a fighting and utility knife widely used by the gauchos in Argentina

Embroidered belts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Buckle of a rodeo champions, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Some firemen at work with gas-masks and fire-plugs. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Portrait of two boxers
3564110 Portrait of two boxers by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1940 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a female participant in the "Lacoste 1937" golf tournament Europe. Date of Photograph:1937

Young Algerian lady from Orano, in traditional dress, portrayed in an external setting opposite to a window with grating. Algeria Orano. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Portrait of four polishing workers from Orano. Algeria Orano. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Portrait of a couple from Orano, assuming a pose. Algeria Orano. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Portrait of the film actress Dolores Brinknan in Polo outfit Europe. Date of Photograph:1930-1950

Male portrait in traditional Moldovan dress Romania. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Portrait of a young man in the traditional dress of the city of Appelzell Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Portrait of a young man in traditional Swiss dress Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Portrait of a woman in Moorish dress Algeria Algeria. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Young woman in the traditional dress of the Swiss canton of Unterwalden, photographed from behind Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi; work by Ettore Ferrari, located in Piazza Garibaldi, Pisa Pisa Piazza Garibaldi Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Group portrait in Pompeii Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Portrait of a girl in traditional American dress. Switzerland. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Animated scene on the beach, Viareggio Versilia / Viareggio. Date of Photograph:6 giugno 1926

Portrait of a young gymnast as he performs an exercise Trieste. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920

Portrait of a young athlete before he performs an exercise Trieste. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920

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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.