"Garland lashed on a lower mast. A large rope strap or grommet lashed to a spar when hoisting it on board." -Whitney, 1911

Nautical Garland

"Garland lashed on a lower mast. A large rope strap or grommet lashed to a spar when hoisting it on…

Headgear without a bit that uses a nose band to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas, a bitless bridle. There are many different designs with many different name variations, but all use a nose band that is designed to exert pressure on sensitive areas of the animal's face in order to provide direction and control.

Driving Bit for Harness

Headgear without a bit that uses a nose band to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas,…

This is a detachable harness type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn vehicles such as a carriage, wagon or sleigh. Harnesses may also be used to hitch animals to other loads such as a plow or canal boat.

Horse Detaching Harness

This is a detachable harness type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various…

A horse harness is a type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn vehicles such as a carriage, wagon or sleigh. Harnesses may also be used to hitch animals to other loads such as a plow or canal boat.

Original Use Horse Harness

A horse harness is a type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn…

A safety harness is a form of protective equipment designed to protect a person, animal, or object from injury or damage. The harness is an attachment between a stationary and non-stationary object and is usually fabricated from rope, cable or Webbing and locking hardware

Harness for Safety Purpose

A safety harness is a form of protective equipment designed to protect a person, animal, or object from…

"A contrivance for enabling a person to glide  swiftly on ice, consisting of a steel runner fixed either to a wooden sole provided with straps and buckles, or to a light iron or steel framework having adjustable clamps or other means of attachment to a shoe or boot. C is a roller skate in which a plate with rollers replaces the runner." —
Whitney, 1889

Roller Skate - Side View

"A contrivance for enabling a person to glide swiftly on ice, consisting of a steel runner fixed either…

A duckbill shoe of the 15th century with stripes and a button.

Duckbill Shoe

A duckbill shoe of the 15th century with stripes and a button.

These lady's shoes are an early 20th century design. They are high heeled and pointed with a strap that buckles across the top.

Lady's Shoes

These lady's shoes are an early 20th century design. They are high heeled and pointed with a strap that…

A jockstrap is an undergarment designed for supporting the male genitalia during sports or other vigorous physical activity.

Jock Strap

A jockstrap is an undergarment designed for supporting the male genitalia during sports or other vigorous…