Boot Collection (#2)

The General, 1881. Artist: Spy
The General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881

Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots
Our Boys Clothing Company riding and top boots. Date: c.1895

High Street, Swanage, Dorset
High Street, Swanage, near Poole, Dorset, England. Showing Frank Coxs Boot Stores Date: 1905

Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton
Brochure cover design, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, advertising Footshape boots by post. Depicting an 18th century scene with a coach and horses and a road sign: Boots by Post in 1780

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). First Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier

(1865-1940). American physician and Arctic explorer. Photograph, c1911
FREDERICK ALBERT COOK (1865-1940). American physician and Arctic explorer. Photograph, c1911

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. Keep These Off the U. S. A. American World War I Liberty Loan poster
WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. Keep These Off the U.S.A. American World War I Liberty Loan poster

Old Port Carolinensiel, East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Museum Harbor Carolinensiel, East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Museum Harbor Carolinensiel, East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Museum Harbor Carolinensiel, East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Cowboy boots in Alberta Boot Company, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Pat Connelly, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Pat Connelly, between c1910 and c1915.

Helen Preece, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Helen Preece, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Helen Preece, young English equestrian.

Helen Preece, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Helen Preece, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Helen Preece, young English equestrian.

Jan Hamilton, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Jan Hamilton, 1910.

Mrs. Bessie Jenkins and Mrs. Cary Seely dressed up in cowboy outfits, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Bessie Jenkins and Mrs. Cary Seely dressed up in cowboy outfits, 1910.

Count Hermann von Scherr-Thoss, in uniform, E. Waldleben, Breslau, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Count Hermann von Scherr-Thoss, in uniform, E. Waldleben, Breslau, 1916.

Fashion Show, 1921. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Fashion Show, 1921.

Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play 'Sukeroku yukari Edo zakura' (The Flower..., 1832)
Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play 'Sukeroku yukari Edo zakura' (The Flower of Edo), 1832.

Woman in front of the Tagawaya Teahouse, 1815-1842. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Woman in front of the Tagawaya Teahouse, 1815-1842. The winter setting for the image of a woman walking alone in front of a teahouse (the sign at upper left reads 'Kaiseki Tagawaya')

Beggar with two crutches, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with two crutches, 1632. A beggar, seen from behind, moves, in what looks like a painful fashion, with the aid of two wooden crutches

Young Girl Guarding Her Sheep, c1860-62. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Young Girl Guarding Her Sheep, c1860-62. The girl has brought her knitting to help pass the long hours, leaving the task of watching over the flock to her dog

The cobbler, 1671. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The cobbler, 1671. A peasant smoking a pipe as he talks in relaxed fashion with a cobbler who is at work, while the latter's dog is curled up on the roof of his hut

The famous shoemaker. De Vermaarde Schoenmaaker, 1695. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
The famous shoemaker. De Vermaarde Schoenmaaker, 1695. The shoemaker, seated on the left and holding his awl, appears to be operating a busy, successful shop.

Pair Of Shoe Buckles, c1780. Creator: Peter Getz
Pair Of Shoe Buckles, c1780.

Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Child With A Bird (Mademoiselle Fleury In Algerian Costume), 1882. The sitter, Mademoiselle Fleury, was probably French, but she is shown wearing what the artist described as an "Algerian

Syrian shoemaker, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Syrian shoemaker, 1916.

Paula Blackton, Nancy Palmer, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Paula Blackton, Nancy Palmer, between c1915 and c1920.

Russian Peddler, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Peddler, between c1915 and c1920. Shows an itinerant, door-to-door knife grinder.

Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides..., late 1770s)
Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides Encadrant Une Cartouche Surmontee De Deux Amours), late 1770s.

Gen. J.F. O'Ryan, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. J.F. O'Ryan, between c1915 and c1920. John Francis O'Ryan (1874-1961), Commanding General of the 27th Division (National Guard of New York) during World War I.

Gen. Leroy S. Upton, 26 Nov 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Leroy S. Upton, 26 Nov 1918. U.S. Brigadier-General LeRoy Sunderland Upton (1869-1927), of the 57th Infantry Brigade, Twenty-ninth Division, First Army, at the end of World War I in Passavant

Buying camlets in a shop, Yokohama - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Buying camlets in a shop, Yokohama, [Japan], 1865. 'In the sketch we have engraved...as an illustration of the social life and manners of the people of Japan

New-Year's Day in Japan - Japanese officers going to pay visits of congratulation, 1865. Creator: Unknown
New-Year's Day in Japan - game of battledore and shuttlecock in the streets of Yokohama, 1865. Illustration of '...Japanese manners

Scene from Mr. Woodin's Entertainment, "Elopement Extraordinary," at the Polygraphic Hall, 1864. A carriage on '...the London, Tilbury

"On Thoughts of Charity Intent", by Miss E. Brownlow - from the Female Artists' Exhibition, 1864. A '...charming little picture

Danish infantry soldiers - photographed from the life, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Danish infantry soldiers - photographed from the life, 1864. Engraving from a sketch '...by our own Artist at the head-quarters of the Prussian army...[of] two of the Danish infantry soldiers;

General Robert Edmund Lee, Commander-In-Chief of the Army of the Confederate States of America, 1864 Creator: Unknown
General Robert Edmund [sic] Lee, Commander-In-Chief of the Army of the Confederate States of America, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

Scenes in Japan: Japanese warriors in fighting-dress - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: Japanese warriors in fighting-dress - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Engraving from '...a Sketch by Mr

Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Engraving from '...a Sketch by Mr

Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins, of '...the costume and appearance of a party of men

Goodwood Revival 2021
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 17: Alex Brundle, Jaguar E-Type, spins at Woodcote corner during the Goodwood Revival at Goodwood Circuit on September 17, 2021 in Goodwood Circuit

1997 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 25: Michael Schumacher rests with his driving boots, personalised with his signature

1963 London Motor Show
EARLS COURT, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 16: Radford Ford Cortina during the London Motor Show at Earls Court on October 16, 1963 in Earls Court, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

1998 Automotive 1998
JANUARY 10: Aston Martin Project Vantage Concept during the Automotive 1998 on January 10, 2019. (Photo by LAT Images)

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"Stepping into History: The Timeless Appeal of Boots" Boots have long been a symbol of style, functionality, and resilience. From the iconic Duke Wellington boots to the elegant Paul Pry designs, these footwear choices have stood the test of time. Just like Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece "Boots with Laces, " painted in 1886, they capture our attention with their intricate details and rich history. In Joseph Edward Southall's painting "The Old Fisherman, " we see a worn pair of boots that tell tales of hard work and perseverance. Similarly, Boots The Chemist has become synonymous with reliability and trustworthiness in the world of pharmaceuticals. Turner Street in Blyth, Northumberland showcases a bustling scene where people don their sturdy boots for everyday life. These shoes are not just fashion statements; they are tools for exploration and adventure. Field Marshal Lord Roberts' commanding presence during the South African conflict is epitomized by his polished military boots. They represent strength and authority on the battlefield. W Barratt & Co Ltd's brochure illustration from Northampton reminds us that behind every great boot lies skilled craftsmanship and dedication to quality. This attention to detail is also evident in Errol Flynn's portrayal as The Sea Hawk - his dashing persona accentuated by his impeccable leather footwear. The Jaguar SS100 Roadster captures speed and luxury while being firmly grounded by its robust tires - an automotive equivalent to stylish yet practical boots. St Davids' cobblers shop front in Pembrokeshire takes us back to simpler times when local artisans meticulously repaired beloved pairs of shoes, extending their lifespan for generations to come. Lastly, a variety of ladies' boots from 1926 showcases how this essential piece of attire has evolved over time while remaining an integral part of women's fashion choices throughout history. Whether it be through art or daily life scenes captured on film or canvas, these glimpses into different aspects of boots remind us of their enduring significance, and are not just shoes.