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Boot Collection (#5)

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

Background imageBoot Collection: Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin

Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves
FLO4672313 Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves, trousers boots, gloves and feather hat

Background imageBoot Collection: Man's costume in the time of Edward IV (1442-1483), from a manuscript from the Cotton library

Man's costume in the time of Edward IV (1442-1483), from a manuscript from the Cotton library
FLO4672142 Man's costume in the time of Edward IV (1442-1483), from a manuscript from the Cotton library. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Background imageBoot Collection: King Henry III Plantagenet (1207-1272), behind him, a falconer

King Henry III Plantagenet (1207-1272), behind him, a falconer, based on representations from Westminster Abbey
FLO4672060 King Henry III Plantagenet (1207-1272), behind him, a falconer, based on representations from Westminster Abbey (England) and royal manuscripts

Background imageBoot Collection: Young woman dressed as a bersalliere

Young woman dressed as a bersalliere
3566107 Young woman dressed as a bersalliere; (add.info.: Italy 1890 ca. Photographer: Paretti); Alinari Archives, Florence

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)
DUV4220389 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageBoot Collection: Costumes 15th century: Italian men's fashion - Chromolithography

Costumes 15th century: Italian men's fashion - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck
FLO4643959 Costumes 15th century: Italian men's fashion - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Background imageBoot Collection: Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box

Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box
FLO4643827 Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box, depicting the history of Agnes Hohenstaufen (1176-1204) - Chromolithography

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo of a man in riding clothes

Photo of a man in riding clothes
3560876 Photo of a man in riding clothes by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Japan 1890-1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo U Boat 7 above water, 1 Comp XIV Sea Force

Photo U Boat 7 above water, 1 Comp XIV Sea Force
952910 Photo U Boat 7 above water, 1 Comp XIV Sea Force by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Return of the cargo diving boat Germany, U Boat

Return of the cargo diving boat Germany, U Boat
952473 Return of the cargo diving boat Germany, U Boat by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo HAPAG, Steamship Albert Ballin, Promenade Deck

Photo HAPAG, Steamship Albert Ballin, Promenade Deck
952020 Photo HAPAG, Steamship Albert Ballin, Promenade Deck by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Photo Vasari, Lamport & Holt Line, Steamer

Photo Vasari, Lamport & Holt Line, Steamer
951083 Photo Vasari, Lamport & Holt Line, Steamer by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Foto Steamer Anglo Canadian, 1928, Belfast Daily Exp

Foto Steamer Anglo Canadian, 1928, Belfast Daily Exp
950768 Foto Steamer Anglo Canadian, 1928, Belfast Daily Exp. by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Side view of the steamer Munich of HAPAG

Side view of the steamer Munich of HAPAG
950141 Side view of the steamer Munich of HAPAG by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBoot Collection: Corfu, 1833 (engraving)

Corfu, 1833 (engraving)
7273647 Corfu, 1833 (engraving); 20.0x28.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Corfu and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Inst)

Background imageBoot Collection: Syracuse, 1836 (engraving)

Syracuse, 1836 (engraving)
7273642 Syracuse, 1836 (engraving); 19.7x29.4 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Syracus (Siragosa) and Aus d. Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr

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
CUL4878257 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Cavalry of the Royal Guard. Regiment launches 1824

Background imageBoot Collection: Portrait of General Theodore Ridouel (1806-1882), French military

Portrait of General Theodore Ridouel (1806-1882), French military. Photograph of Disderi from a Business Card Album
JEB4834926 Portrait of General Theodore Ridouel (1806-1882), French military. Photograph of Disderi from a Business Card Album, 1850.; (add.info.: Portrait of General Theodore Ridouel (1806-1882)

Background imageBoot Collection: Portrait of General Jacques Camou (1792-1868). Photograph of Mayer and Pierson, 19th century

Portrait of General Jacques Camou (1792-1868). Photograph of Mayer and Pierson, 19th century. Private collection
JEB4833268 Portrait of General Jacques Camou (1792-1868). Photograph of Mayer and Pierson, 19th century. Private collection.; (add.info.: Portrait of General Jacques Camou (1792-1868)

Background imageBoot Collection: Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic

Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic
FLO4723903 Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic, sash belt and red boots - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by H

Background imageBoot Collection: Persian man in fur hat, fur-lined jacket, tunic, carrying a cudgel

Persian man in fur hat, fur-lined jacket, tunic, carrying a cudgel and dagger - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after
FLO4723856 Persian man in fur hat, fur-lined jacket, tunic, carrying a cudgel and dagger - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by H

Background imageBoot Collection: Femme iakoute (yakoute) - Yakut woman wearing earrings, furlined coat decorated with beads

Femme iakoute (yakoute) - Yakut woman wearing earrings, furlined coat decorated with beads - Handcoloured woodcut by A
FLO4724064 Femme iakoute (yakoute) - Yakut woman wearing earrings, furlined coat decorated with beads - Handcoloured woodcut by A

Background imageBoot Collection: Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes

Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes
LUX4764546 Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes and guns in a mountain landscape, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Heriptio)

Background imageBoot Collection: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Le Buet (massif du Fauciny)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Le Buet (massif du Fauciny): A mountaineer and his equipment, 1911
LUX4808376 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Le Buet (massif du Fauciny): A mountaineer and his equipment, 1911; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Background imageBoot Collection: Medievale Great Britain: a Hibernian couple, 5th century, in front of a tower of ancient Ireland

Medievale Great Britain: a Hibernian couple, 5th century, in front of a tower of ancient Ireland - Forte Water by
FLO4608331 Medievale Great Britain: a Hibernian couple, 5th century, in front of a tower of ancient Ireland - Forte Water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

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)
DUV4220185 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageBoot Collection: Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper)

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, 1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088059 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

Background imageBoot Collection: Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top

Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves
FLO4672332 Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves, short panties, pink stockings and boots. From a period engraving

Background imageBoot Collection: Sir Thomas Wharton, in 1639, age 25, wearing beige and yellow clothing, with a cane, a sword

Sir Thomas Wharton, in 1639, age 25, wearing beige and yellow clothing, with a cane, a sword
FLO4672310 Sir Thomas Wharton, in 1639, age 25, wearing beige and yellow clothing, with a cane, a sword, a feather hat and gorgerin (piece of armor to protect the throat)

Background imageBoot Collection: Men's costume at the time of Henri VII (1457-1509), wearing a short coat with long sleeves on a

Men's costume at the time of Henri VII (1457-1509), wearing a short coat with long sleeves on a purdot
FLO4672172 Men's costume at the time of Henri VII (1457-1509), wearing a short coat with long sleeves on a purdot and high shoes. According to the Harleian manuscript

Background imageBoot Collection: Portrait of a man in traditional dress Tunisian taken during the expedition in Tunisia

Portrait of a man in traditional dress Tunisian taken during the expedition in Tunisia
3564063 Portrait of a man in traditional dress Tunisian taken during the expedition in Tunisia; (add.info.: Tunisia 1875 ca. Photographer: Tuminello, Ludovico); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBoot Collection: Greek in national costume, with rifle - illustration of the book ' Moors and Characters of Peoples'

Greek in national costume, with rifle - illustration of the book " Moors and Characters of Peoples"
PCT4295295 Greek in national costume, with rifle - illustration of the book " Moors and Characters of Peoples", edition 1884 -; (add.info.: Greek in national costume)

Background imageBoot Collection: A gentleman dog: Chromo advertising. 1910

A gentleman dog: Chromo advertising. 1910
JAB4119972 A gentleman dog: Chromo advertising. 1910; (add.info.: A gentleman dog: Chromo advertising. 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageBoot Collection: Letter Mr. Young Military Officer. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)

Letter Mr. Young Military Officer. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210225 Letter Mr. Young Military Officer. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Background imageBoot Collection: Zethus (Zethos) with lyre, Amphion in Greek shoes, and a Greek woman wearing her mantle draped

Zethus (Zethos) with lyre, Amphion in Greek shoes, and a Greek woman wearing her mantle draped over her head
FLO4703755 Zethus (Zethos) with lyre, Amphion in Greek shoes, and a Greek woman wearing her mantle draped over her head. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Background imageBoot Collection: Normandy nobility in the 12th century. The mantle of kings and nobles was very long

Normandy nobility in the 12th century. The mantle of kings and nobles was very long
FLO4707810 Normandy nobility in the 12th century. The mantle of kings and nobles was very long, sometimes so long that they dragged on the ground or on other occasions shortened to mid-leg (111)

Background imageBoot Collection: Armed Muscovite on horseback, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von

Armed Muscovite on horseback, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706597 Armed Muscovite on horseback, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBoot Collection: Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705128 Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageBoot Collection: Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat

Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat
FLO4705952 Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageBoot Collection: Roman cavalry with javelin (verutum) and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack

Roman cavalry with javelin (verutum) and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack
FLO4704672 Roman cavalry with javelin (verutum) and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack, sword (gladius) and shield (scutum)

Background imageBoot Collection: King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance

King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance
FLO4703811 King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

Background imageBoot Collection: Pierre I the Great (1672-1725) - Peter the Great, Czar of Russia

Pierre I the Great (1672-1725) - Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, 18th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by
FLO4686489 Pierre I the Great (1672-1725) - Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, 18th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion

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
CUL4859683 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Background imageBoot Collection: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip and his top hat posed in studio, 1870
LUX4718319 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip and his top hat posed in studio, 1870; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64)

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
CUL4859903 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Background imageBoot Collection: Chinese Imperial Soldier - Chinese Imperial soldier in elaborate ceremonial uniform with helmet

Chinese Imperial Soldier - Chinese Imperial soldier in elaborate ceremonial uniform with helmet
FLO4723331 Chinese Imperial Soldier - Chinese Imperial soldier in elaborate ceremonial uniform with helmet, musket and gunpowder pouch

Background imageBoot Collection: The sudden death of Count Gaston III of Foix (Foix Bearn) dit Gaston Phebus (1331-1391)

The sudden death of Count Gaston III of Foix (Foix Bearn) dit Gaston Phebus (1331-1391)
FLO4630437 The sudden death of Count Gaston III of Foix (Foix Bearn) dit Gaston Phebus (1331-1391), strikes with apoplexy by washing his hands back from a bear hunt

Background imageBoot Collection: Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century

Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century
865824 Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century.; Universal History Archive/UIG




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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.