A Pair Of Shoes Collection

Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho)
8635630 Naughty boy in a corner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naughty boy in a corner. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)
8766573 An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 94.6x120.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas)
7337859 Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 215.9x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Daniel Mytens)

Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia. c.1845 (lithograph)
7408032 Major John Andre being captured by members of the New York militia. c.1845 (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879739 Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Duplessy, Jean-Alphonse (1817-c.1872); 60.5x51.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Ancient sandal maker as pictured on the wall of the ruined temples at Thebes, Egypt (litho)
8641596 Ancient sandal maker as pictured on the wall of the ruined temples at Thebes, Egypt (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nursery rhyme: Cock-a-doodle-do! (colour litho)
8651366 Nursery rhyme: Cock-a-doodle-do! (colour litho) by Wright, Blanche Fisher (1887-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-a-doodle-do)

On Guard (colour litho)
8652828 On Guard (colour litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Guard. Illustration for My Animal Book (Blackie)

Woman in a military inspired costume (coloured photo)
8635414 Woman in a military inspired costume (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a military inspired costume)

Serviettes: The Roxborough and Slipper (b/w photo)
8643674 Serviettes: The Roxborough and Slipper (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roxborough and Slipper)

Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany (b/w photo)
8663841 Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany, France)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Quebec Bridge (coloured photo)
8671481 Real Photographs, c.1939: Quebec Bridge (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quebec Bridge)

Woman with giant feet (b/w photo)
8672170 Woman with giant feet (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with giant feet)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220328 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220469 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Leather sandals with geometric pattern, from the pre-Columbian mochica or moche civilization (3rd century)
AIS5388758 Leather sandals with geometric pattern, from the pre-Columbian mochica or moche civilization (3rd century); Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220338 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

A Weyschuit (Dutch sailboat, here without a mast) moored between stakes on which boots are put to dry
MMM5482745 A Weyschuit (Dutch sailboat, here without a mast) moored between stakes on which boots are put to dry, with fish baskets; National Maritime Museum, London

The shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of the Patron's Saint, St Crispin, 1850
3478071 The shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of the Patron's Saint, St Crispin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of)

Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677227 Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France)

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho)
8673254 A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A first visit on New Year's Day)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643342 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Every time you open your mouth you stick your foot in it (colour litho)
8656484 Every time you open your mouth you stick your foot in it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Large muscular man with a small head (colour litho)
8655882 Large muscular man with a small head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large muscular man with a small head)

Cinderella (colour litho)
8646671 Cinderella (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella. Illustration for Young England's Nursery Tales (Frederick Warne)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677678 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

D for dragoon (chromolitho)
8677321 D for dragoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dragoon. Man in military uniform with a letter)

Trade card for H Dickens, London Bridge Shoe Warehouse (engraving)
8677573 Trade card for H Dickens, London Bridge Shoe Warehouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for H Dickens, London Bridge Shoe Warehouse)

Trade card for F H & W's hockey boots (colour litho)
8677468 Trade card for F H & W's hockey boots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

G for gendarme (chromolitho)
8677322 G for gendarme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G for gendarme. Man in a gendarme's uniform with gun and sword)

"Why must I go and change my shoes and socks, Mother?" (litho)
8630553 "Why must I go and change my shoes and socks, Mother?" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Why must I go and change my shoes and socks)

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting)
7338039 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 240x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Do You Know: Why do men walk on outside of pavement? (colour litho)
8668156 Do You Know: Why do men walk on outside of pavement? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why do men walk on outside of pavement)

Greetings from the mountains, man and woman in costume lying on a meadow, shoe soles (postcard)
7377770 Greetings from the mountains, man and woman in costume lying on a meadow, shoe soles (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo)
7377735 Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Trade card for Britten & Bannister, boot and shoe manufacturers, London (engraving)
8677659 Trade card for Britten & Bannister, boot and shoe manufacturers, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Britten & Bannister)

Men's costume of Ploermel, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677239 Men's costume of Ploermel, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Ploermel, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Trade card for Challis and Son, boot and ladies shoe maker, Norwich (engraving)
8677725 Trade card for Challis and Son, boot and ladies shoe maker, Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Challis and Son)

Death (engraving)
8672824 Death (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death. Illustration from Histoire de France Tintamarresque, by Touchatout (Librairie des Ouvrages Illustrees)

Children having a snowball fight (chromolitho)
8677342 Children having a snowball fight (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children having a snowball fight)

Rose, Russian, ruins and wheel (chromolitho)
8677374 Rose, Russian, ruins and wheel (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R for rose, Russian, ruins and roue (wheel)

Humphrey Cooke takes Possession of Bombay, 1665 (litho)
8660974 Humphrey Cooke takes Possession of Bombay, 1665 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humphrey Cooke takes Possession of Bombay, 1665)

Unhairing Skins (colour litho)
8638918 Unhairing Skins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unhairing Skins)

Dyeing Skins (colour litho)
8638919 Dyeing Skins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyeing Skins. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde)

His First Pair (colour litho)
8646059 His First Pair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His First Pair. Illustration for My Treasure Story-Book for Little Folk (Blackie)

What the butler heard (colour litho)
8656611 What the butler heard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the butler heard)

Advertisement for Dickens & Jones, Winter Sports Outfitters, 1913 (litho)
8641335 Advertisement for Dickens & Jones, Winter Sports Outfitters, 1913 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dickens & Jones)

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Step into a world of art and history with this captivating pair of shoes. Like Little Tom Thumb, these shoes transport us to another time - 1938, to be exact. Printed on paper, they tell a story that is both whimsical and enchanting. In contrast, The Pancakes painted in 1875 on fabric depict a more traditional scene. These shoes take us back to an era where simplicity was celebrated and everyday moments were immortalized through oil brushstrokes. But it doesn't stop there; The Booty Cat from 1938 captures our attention with its intriguing print. It's as if the artist wanted to convey mystery and playfulness in every step taken by these shoes. Sabots made from wood around 1890 showcase craftsmanship at its finest. Each wooden clog tells tales of hard work and resilience, reminding us of simpler times when practicality met elegance. And then we have Footballer from 1925 - an oil painting on canvas that celebrates athleticism and passion for the game. These shoes carry the spirit of competition and dedication within their soles. Whether it's the delicate prints or sturdy wooden sabots, each shoe holds a unique story waiting to be discovered. As we gaze upon them, we can't help but wonder about the journeys they've embarked upon throughout history – stepping through different eras, witnessing countless adventures. These artifacts remind us that even something as ordinary as they are become extraordinary when seen through the lens of artistry and timelessness. So let your imagination wander as you delve into the stories woven within this collection – stories told by Little Tom Thumb, The Pancakes, The Booty Cat, Sabots galore. And don't forget our footballer who carries dreams on his feet. Indeed, these are not just mere footwear; they are windows into worlds long gone yet forever preserved in paintbrush strokes or carved wood grain patterns – treasures inviting you to take a step back in time.