Boot Collection (#4)

Three friends joking with the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561428 Three friends joking with the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young couple joking around while posing for the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561426 Young couple joking around while posing for the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer)

Litho Steamer Grand Elector, Food, June 10, 1901
949997 Litho Steamer Grand Elector, Food, June 10, 1901; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

French postcard of, 1900 depicting two medieval card players against a 100 Pesetas banknote
3665636 French postcard of, 1900 depicting two medieval card players against a 100 Pesetas banknote by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Foto Fred Olsen Line, Steamer Granville, Panama, 1930
950750 Foto Fred Olsen Line, Steamer Granville, Panama, 1930 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Woe to the enemy who threatens them, propaganda, ships
951257 Woe to the enemy who threatens them, propaganda, ships by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Farmers in the village of Renchthal in Germany, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566674 Farmers in the village of Renchthal in Germany, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Renchthal, Germany 1880 ca. Photographer: Lallemand & Hart); Alinari Archives, Florence

Scene From Puss In Boots By Charles Perrault. Puss Meets The Ogre. After A Work By Gustave Dore
UIG5420406 Scene From Puss In Boots By Charles Perrault. Puss Meets The Ogre. After A Work By Gustave Dore. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage

Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands), circa 1400 - Men from the lower Rhine area, 1400s
NWI4956957 Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands), circa 1400 - Men from the lower Rhine area, 1400s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands)

Parisian men's fashion, reign of Louis XVI (French revolution), 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor
FLO4686207 Parisian men's fashion, reign of Louis XVI (French revolution), 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers "

Gentleman, reign of Louis XIII, 1642. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)
FLO4686038 Gentleman, reign of Louis XIII, 1642. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jacques Callot
FLO4686009 Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jacques Callot from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving
NWI4957109 Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving; (add.info.: Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving); Photo © North Wind Pictures

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859624 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07), Rhone Alpes, France, Portrait of a military nurse in uniform with a cuff
LUX4731706 Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07), Rhone Alpes, France, Portrait of a military nurse in uniform with a cuff and a cap wearing a red cross, 1870; (add.info.: Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07)

Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect
FLO4703555 Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect, Praefectus praetorio, or the Urban Prefect of Rome, Praefectus urbi

Nobleman of Rome of the Middle Ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706234 Nobleman of Rome of the Middle Ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706013 Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic
FLO4643968 Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic, gloves and boots with long spurs

Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910
JAB4121887 Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910; (add.info.: Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Baron and baroness, reign of Charles VIII, 1493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary
FLO4685861 Baron and baroness, reign of Charles VIII, 1493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary manuscript from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Turkish de Mardin - Man from Mardin, southeast Turkey, in embroidered scarf, furlined cape
FLO4724228 Turkish de Mardin - Man from Mardin, southeast Turkey, in embroidered scarf, furlined cape, red boots - Handcoloured woodcut by Vangauberche from " Moeurs

Prince of Imerethie (Georgia) - Prince of Imereti, Georgia, wearing helmet, tunic with frogging, pantaloons and boots
FLO4723973 Prince of Imerethie (Georgia) - Prince of Imereti, Georgia, wearing helmet, tunic with frogging, pantaloons and boots

The little Poucet flying the boots of the giant, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305686 The little Poucet flying the boots of the giant, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The little Poucet flying the boots of the giant. Epinal print)

Litho Berlin Treptow, Commercial Exhibition 1896, Ships
950440 Litho Berlin Treptow, Commercial Exhibition 1896, Ships; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Portrait of the film actress Dolores Brinknan in Polo outfit
3568820 Portrait of the film actress Dolores Brinknan in Polo outfit by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1930-1950 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Photo Gohren, steamer Putbus with passengers
951538 Photo Gohren, steamer Putbus with passengers by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Prince William of Prussia, sailing boat model
945647 Prince William of Prussia, sailing boat model by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Photo Baltic seaside resort Baabe, family picture, beach, boat
952235 Photo Baltic seaside resort Baabe, family picture, beach, boat by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Photo Cuxhaven, Steamship New York, HAPAG
951631 Photo Cuxhaven, Steamship New York, HAPAG by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving)
7268727 Hohen-Salzburg, 1856 (engraving); 14.0x19.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Hohen-Salzburg, From Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Inst. in Hildbh)

A boot-boy giving a flower to a regular customer
5312073 A boot-boy giving a flower to a regular customer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boot-boy giving a flower to a regular customer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706524 Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

English coachman of the 16th century with whip, high boots and sabre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705917 English coachman of the 16th century with whip, high boots and sabre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4861311 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878248 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828

Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L
FLO4724164 Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Delelie from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Eleuthe (western mongol) - Aleutian man in helmet, long coat and boots, wearing a straight sword from his belt
FLO4724138 Eleuthe (western mongol) - Aleutian man in helmet, long coat and boots, wearing a straight sword from his belt - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs

Tibetan - Tibetan man in robes and short cape, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs
FLO4723448 Tibetan - Tibetan man in robes and short cape, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704188 Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Roman slingers with slingshot and stones. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704670 Roman slingers with slingshot and stones. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Marc Aurele) (120-180 AD) on horseback, and a mounted Lictor with fasces (hatchet)
FLO4704653 Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Marc Aurele) (120-180 AD) on horseback, and a mounted Lictor with fasces (hatchet). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088058 Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 45x31.7 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Puss in boots talking to peasants, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305290 Puss in boots talking to peasants, 19th century (Epinal print).; (add.info.: Puss in boots talking to peasants. Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot

Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire
3570952 Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire; (add.info.: 1905-1915 Photographer: Cattani, A)

Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots
FLO4621731 Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francesco Lavagnoli Veronese from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham
FLO4685977 Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

Variety of male costumes, inspired by different portraits. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin
FLO4672437 Variety of male costumes, inspired by different portraits. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

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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.