Straps Collection

Rolex precision watches 1937
A selection of womens wristwatches for Rolex, Oyster watch that is waterproof, dustproof, anti magnetic and unbreakable glass. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

Underground Straphangers
STRAP-HANGERS : So popular is Londons underground that often there are not enough seats : for the convenience of those standing, straps are thoughtfully provided

Polka Dot Bikini 1950S
An athletic young woman, wearing an itsy bitsy polka dot bikini with spaghetti straps, sinks into the wet sand on a beach

Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929
A selection of pocket watches that register the minutes, seconds and fifth of seconds and a golfers pocket watch that has pure white metal case and also ladies wristwatches with lever moverment

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Teeny Weeny Bikini 1950S
A rather experienced looking blonde model poses in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny red & white polka dot bikini & white high heeled slingback shoes. She holds the straps of the top

Taking a ride over the Isle of Wight in an aeroplane
Taking a ride over the Isle of Wight in a two-seater aeroplane. The lady passenger is bereft of flying hat/helmet and goggles and obviously therefore enjoys the feeling of the wind in her hair

Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton 1931 Red 2-tone

Frock, Fur & Feather Fan
Narrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere 1935
Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere

Pin-Up in Blue Shorts
A pretty blonde with plaited hair & wearing tight blue shorts & white bikini top with the straps dangling in front, leans against the trunk of a large tree

Serving Le 5 Oclock
Low waisted dress with sleeves that are full from the elbow & with a tight cuff, a V neck with a scarf tie, tiered skirt & a scarf belt threaded through belt straps on the hip

Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters with straps over shoulders
528250 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

Man at arms with a standard, 1483. The armour on the left arm has a pauldron with raised pass-guard
FLO4678498 Man at arms with a standard, 1483. The armour on the left arm has a pauldron with raised pass-guard, while the right arm has a plain pauldron and a large pointed elbow guard

1970 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: Jochen Rindt, Lotus 72C Ford during the German GP at Hockenheimring on August 02, 1970 in Hockenheimring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1970 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of his Lotus 72C Ford during the German GP at Hockenheimring on August 02, 1970 in Hockenheimring, Germany

Jeanie Galston, 18, of Blackley, Manchester, rests while the slimming machine gets to work. August 1970 P007852

Orthodox Jew in the Belz Synagogue, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

See-Through Nightgown
Sultry, fifties temptress, wearing a see-through nightdress with ribbon stripe, soft gathers at the neckline & double spaghetti straps, beckons to the viewer

The Procession
A sketch of a religious procession of people, mainly women dressed in white robes with blue straps and sashes. Date: circa 1901

Study Of A Woman Dressing
A sketch study of a young lady sat on a simple chair, fastening the straps of some shoes. Date: circa 1901

Job Sketches
A pair of sketches from a page of L'Album Les Maitres de La Caricature, one portrays a lady fastening the straps of her shoe, the other shows the back of a teacher writing on a chalk board

Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak game. Martial art. Traditional game in which woll balls are used on leather straps. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Japan - Geta Clog Maker
Geta Clog Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Cunard line promotional biscuit tin in the form of a travelling trunk. 8 x 5 x 5 inches. Date: early 20th century

The Elizabeth Arden eye strap was made of soft rubber, and was intended to mitigate puffiness beneath the eyes. Date: circa 1932

Worth designs: Grey mantle with a heavy border of fur; dress with a train, narrow straps, uneven hemline & tassels or pendant motifs on the bodice & skirt. Date: 1924

Ivory Flame
Jan Slotboom

Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical
CHT280167 Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate XXV

De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, edited with commentary by Petrus de Albano
CH438760 De Materia Medica by Dioscorides, edited with commentary by Petrus de Albano, published at Val D Elsa by Johannes de Medemblick, 1478 (leather, w/c & paper) by Italian School

Illustrating the brazing of petrol-tank straps, using air and coal-gas blowpipes (b / w photo)
6004158 Illustrating the brazing of petrol-tank straps, using air and coal-gas blowpipes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pair of stays, 1780s
FMB393628 Pair of stays, 1780s by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: normally made from linen or cotton; ); eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Advert, Surgical Hosiery Co Ltd, Nottingham
Advert, Surgical Hosiery Co Ltd, Russell Street, Nottingham - manufacturers of elastic knee caps, anklets (plain, felted or padded), jock straps, suspenders etc. for all athletes Date: 1933

Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c. 1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets)
3063501 Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c.1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets) by Swanfeldt Tent & Awning Co. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz)

Women in a gymnastic wheel, a new craze. 1930

Tyrolese man, Switzerland. 19th century

Christmas card in the shape of a suitcase, open to reveal a cat and four kittens inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Improved Military Knapsack (engraving)
1617327 Improved Military Knapsack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Military Knapsack)

Hauberk, c. 1400-1450 (steel and brass rings, riveted with modern buckles and straps)
491095 Hauberk, c.1400-1450 (steel and brass rings, riveted with modern buckles and straps) by German School, (15th century); l:76.20 Wt: 10.47 kg Sleeves - l:43.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pair of stays, c. 1775 (linen & whalebone)
FMB397591 Pair of stays, c.1775 (linen & whalebone) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: a rigid busk of wood)

Sabretache of a Commanding Officer in the Hussars, Bercheny or Chamborant Regiment, c
XIR289940 Sabretache of a Commanding Officer in the Hussars, Bercheny or Chamborant Regiment, c.1785 (leather and embroidery) by French School, (18th century); Musee Massey, Tarbes

Horse being winched down the coalpit at Le Creusot, illustration from
CHT286997 Horse being winched down the coalpit at Le Creusot, illustration from La Vie souterraine by Louis Simonin (1830-86) 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ferat

The Leather Strap Maker (engraving)
3646617 The Leather Strap Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leather Strap Maker)

Blacksmith, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
REV326115 Blacksmith, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734) published c.1770 (coloured engraving) by Harguinier

Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c. 1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets)
3063503 Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c.1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets) by Swanfeldt Tent & Awning Co. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz)

Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c. 1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets)
3063502 Straitjacket owned by Harry Houdini, c.1915 (khaki canvas, leather & metal rivets) by Swanfeldt Tent & Awning Co. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz)

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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.