belts

[sweettooth]

newbe here. Whats the deal with no belts. John Wayne wore a belt when he played
ringo in his early movie . Dont tell me belts were not invented till the 1900s .
Thanks I am serious about this question everything I have read about cas says suspenders no belts .
                                                                      Adious Sweettooth

[St. George]

John Wayne wore a belt because he hated how high-waisted trousers looked on him.

I believe you can reference that in the Harry Carey Jr., book - 'Company of Heroes'.

Don't use the 'John Ford Reference Library' when researching the 'real' Old West.
It only applies to Hollywood's version.

Trouser of the time frame were beltless - insofar as loops were concerned.
There was an adjusting belt at the very back - and no more.

Suspenders were in common use - but those who didn't like them - for whatever reason - would simply tighten that little belt in back and let it do its work.

The easiest way to produce an 'authentic' pair of trousers for C&WAS is to buy a new pair of Levi 501's - remove the belt loops and the left rear pocket -clean off the loose threads - install suspender  buttons - wash and wear.
Without a crease.

Good luck.

Scouts Out!