There seems to be some confusion as to when belt loops first came into use. The hot summer of 1893 drove men to give up their braces and opt for belts. The trend continued and the popularity and acceptability of belts increased. At the beginning of the 20th century, very few dress trousers were made with belt loops. Others claim belt loops didn’t come into use in civilian men’s clothing until the 1920s.

October 2005
In This Issue:
Features
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- Were there any outlaws or cowboys who were disabled?
- The Early West
- Inspired by the Prairie
- Rekindling Campfires
- More than Just O.K.
- Trailing Wilson Price Hunt’s Astorians West
- B&W Trailer Hitches
- Some cowboys supposedly took a photograph of a prehistoric-like bird or reptile
- Which type of horse and saddle were the most liked and used by the U.S. Cavalry?
- True West’s Best of the West 2006 Winners