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Boot Collection (#3)

"Stepping into History: The Timeless Appeal of Boots" Boots have long been a symbol of style, functionality, and resilience

Background imageBoot Collection: 1997 Spanish GP

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

Background imageBoot Collection: 1963 London Motor Show

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)

Background imageBoot Collection: 1998 Automotive 1998

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

Background imageBoot Collection: slalom

slalom
Heinz Hieke

Background imageBoot Collection: Slava Ukraini - 28-09-23

Slava Ukraini - 28-09-23
Corné Akkers

Background imageBoot Collection: She was a punk

She was a punk
Julia Ramiro

Background imageBoot Collection: Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving)

Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving)
7268700 Worth Castle, 1841 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Worth Castle and CCCXXXXVIIII, historical view of the castle in the middle of the water)

Background imageBoot Collection: Cadix, 1833 (engraving)

Cadix, 1833 (engraving)
7273640 Cadix, 1833 (engraving); 19.3x28.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Cadix, Cadiz; Cadiz and Bibl. Inst. in Hildbh. and N. York., Friedr. Geissler Direx. H)

Background imageBoot Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878594 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Cuirassier Regiment. Guard Cavalry (1815). Etching. SPAIN

Background imageBoot Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

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)

Background imageBoot Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

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)

Background imageBoot Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878205 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Grenadier (1815). Engraving. SPAIN

Background imageBoot Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859809 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859. Cavalrymen during the reign of Philip V of Spain

Background imageBoot Collection: DAOIZ Y TORRES, Luis (1767-1808). Spanish military man, hero of the Second of May in Madrid

DAOIZ Y TORRES, Luis (1767-1808). Spanish military man, hero of the Second of May in Madrid
CUL4874491 DAOIZ Y TORRES, Luis (1767-1808). Spanish military man, hero of the Second of May in Madrid. Portrait by Augusto Manel de Quesada. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA. Toledo

Background imageBoot Collection: Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4935552 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Background imageBoot Collection: The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902875 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Background imageBoot Collection: William Villiers (1614-1643), Viscount Grandion, wearing a shirt with a wide lace collar under a

William Villiers (1614-1643), Viscount Grandion, wearing a shirt with a wide lace collar under a blue jacket
FLO4672284 William Villiers (1614-1643), Viscount Grandion, wearing a shirt with a wide lace collar under a blue jacket, with trousers of the boots, a feather hat and a cape

Background imageBoot Collection: Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg

Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails
NWI4956704 Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails

Background imageBoot Collection: Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick

Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick, French Empire
NWI4956823 Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick, French Empire, early 1800s

Background imageBoot Collection: Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)

Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561429 Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBoot Collection: Hungary, Colorised studio photo of a Hungarian aristocrat with his pipe and hat, 1855

Hungary, Colorised studio photo of a Hungarian aristocrat with his pipe and hat, 1855
LUX4732258 Hungary, Colorised studio photo of a Hungarian aristocrat with his pipe and hat, 1855; (add.info.: Hungary, Colorised studio photo of a Hungarian aristocrat with his pipe and hat)

Background imageBoot Collection: Rice-straw cloak, wood and straw sandals, Chinese woman's bound foot and boot

Rice-straw cloak, wood and straw sandals, Chinese woman's bound foot and boot
FLO4590515 Rice-straw cloak, wood and straw sandals, Chinese woman's bound foot and boot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imageBoot Collection: Warsaw: Polish aristocrat in traditional dress, 1870

Warsaw: Polish aristocrat in traditional dress, 1870
LUX4718192 Warsaw: Polish aristocrat in traditional dress, 1870; (add.info.: Warsaw: Polish aristocrat in traditional dress, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBoot Collection: Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert

Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705008 Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBoot Collection: Costume of a Polish man, 19th century. He wears a long tunic, satin vest, silk sash belt

Costume of a Polish man, 19th century. He wears a long tunic, satin vest, silk sash belt, fur pelisse
FLO4565375 Costume of a Polish man, 19th century. He wears a long tunic, satin vest, silk sash belt, fur pelisse, leather boots and chapska hat

Background imageBoot Collection: France: hunter and dog, the dog brings a hare to his master, 1895

France: hunter and dog, the dog brings a hare to his master, 1895
LUX4788770 France: hunter and dog, the dog brings a hare to his master, 1895; (add.info.: France: hunter and dog, the dog brings a hare to his master, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat

Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat
953341 Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria

Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria
952515 Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697

Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697
950335 Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa

Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa
950284 Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927

Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927
951926 Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG

Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG
950202 Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a drawing representing the Christmas of Guillaume

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a drawing representing the Christmas of Guillaume: a carrot, 1915
LUX4740779 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a drawing representing the Christmas of Guillaume: a carrot, 1915, draftsman: T. L

Background imageBoot Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

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)

Background imageBoot Collection: First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes

First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love
LUX4734809 First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love on permission"

Background imageBoot Collection: A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705261 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBoot Collection: Men Kyrgyz - Kyrgyz man in tall hat, embroidered coat over boots

Men Kyrgyz - Kyrgyz man in tall hat, embroidered coat over boots, carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms
FLO4724019 Men Kyrgyz - Kyrgyz man in tall hat, embroidered coat over boots, carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Background imageBoot Collection: Soldier afghan d'Herat - Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts

Soldier afghan d'Herat - Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts
FLO4723742 Soldier afghan d'Herat - Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts and carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Meganck after an illustration by S.B

Background imageBoot Collection: Area by Kapfelberg, ca. 1850 (engraving)

Area by Kapfelberg, ca. 1850 (engraving)
7268698 Area by Kapfelberg, ca. 1850 (engraving); 10.0x16.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Area by Kapfelberg above Regensburg, on the Danube, , From Kunstanst. D)

Background imageBoot Collection: Albany in New York, 1833 (engraving)

Albany in New York, 1833 (engraving)
7273634 Albany in New York, 1833 (engraving); 19.7x29.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Albany in New York, United States and From Art Institute d. Bibliogr. Instit)

Background imageBoot Collection: The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic

The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic
FLO4707564 The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic, a crimson coat tied to the right by a clasp, stockings and pointed boots

Background imageBoot Collection: Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress

Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress
FLO4703794 Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageBoot Collection: Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageBoot Collection: France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box, 1900

France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box, 1900
LUX4770843 France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box, 1900; (add.info.: France: butterfly hunter with his equipment: spout, straw hat and butterfly box)

Background imageBoot Collection: Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780

Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686542 Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Background imageBoot Collection: Antoine d'orleans, Duke of Montpensier hunting in the Donana, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Antoine d'orleans, Duke of Montpensier hunting in the Donana, 19th century (oil on canvas)
CUL4934621 Antoine d'orleans, Duke of Montpensier hunting in the Donana, 19th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: by Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890)

Background imageBoot Collection: The shoemaker. Illustration of ' The Brownies', legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem

The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die
IMB4827345 The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die Heinzelmannchen zu Koln" by August Kopisch (1799-1853)

Background imageBoot Collection: Vacationers to Meleto

Vacationers to Meleto
3560613 Vacationers to Meleto by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Meleto, Gaiole in Chianti 1926 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence




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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.