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Boot Collection (#55)

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

Background imageBoot Collection: Mt. Washington Ski Resort bordering Strathcona Provincial Park (BCs oldest park

Mt. Washington Ski Resort bordering Strathcona Provincial Park (BCs oldest park established in 1911), Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada

Background imageBoot Collection: Roger Vivier shoe fashion High shoe fashion created for autumn / winter, 1966 by

Roger Vivier shoe fashion High shoe fashion created for autumn / winter, 1966 by Roger Vivier of Paris, a gold coloured boot with 5 cms high tube shaped heel, recently shown in Paris, 27 July 1966

Background imageBoot Collection: New pattern gum boots show at Islington, London. 8 October 1934

New pattern gum boots show at Islington, London. 8 October 1934

Background imageBoot Collection: Boot Room

Boot Room
1st December 1951: Arsenal FC boot room at Highbury. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5596 - A Is For Arsenal - pub. 1951 (Photo by George Douglas/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageBoot Collection: Fancy Footwear

Fancy Footwear
December 1928: Rubber boots and shoes on show at the rubber exhibition. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBoot Collection: Maserati 3200 GT, 1999, Blue, light

Maserati 3200 GT, 1999, Blue, light
Maserati 3200 GT 1999 Blue light

Background imageBoot Collection: Workers Boots

Workers Boots
Construction workers enjoy some lunchtime entertainment in Martin Place. Sydney. New South Wales, Australia

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10747886

Picture No. 10747886
CAT. Kitten sitting on boot in snow Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10747887

Picture No. 10747887
CAT. Kitten standing on Father Christmas boot in snow Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10898556

Picture No. 10898556
Cowboy - boot in Horse stirrup Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10778369

Picture No. 10778369
Cowboy - close-up of boot and spur Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10778364

Picture No. 10778364
Cowboy - close-up of boot and spur Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Picture No. 10922359

Picture No. 10922359
Dog - Dwarf Spitz. puppy and wellington boots / wellies. Date:

Background imageBoot Collection: Shoemaker and shoemaking. From Reuben Rambles The Childs Treasury of Knowledge and Amusement

Shoemaker and shoemaking. From Reuben Rambles The Childs Treasury of Knowledge and Amusement, London, c1845

Background imageBoot Collection: An improving result of university education for women. Cartoon from Punch, 14 September 1913

An improving result of university education for women. Cartoon from Punch, 14 September 1913. Lady Boot of Boots Stores offered employment as assistants to 50 women graduates as she felt it would

Background imageBoot Collection: Western Union Messengers

Western Union Messengers
United States: 1926 Western Union telegraph messengers pose for a portrait

Background imageBoot Collection: Italy, Venice, Vaporetto tram stop on Grand canal

Italy, Venice, Vaporetto tram stop on Grand canal
View on the Grand canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageBoot Collection: Person walking with wellington boots through puddle at agricultural show, Yorkshire, England, July

Person walking with wellington boots through puddle at agricultural show, Yorkshire, England, July

Background imageBoot Collection: Back view of car boot with crate with dogs

Back view of car boot with crate with dogs

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital illustration of boot attached to improvised snowshoe made from sapling twigs

Digital illustration of boot attached to improvised snowshoe made from sapling twigs

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital illustration of lightweight waterproof hiking boot with shock-absorbing sole

Digital illustration of lightweight waterproof hiking boot with shock-absorbing sole

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital illustration of brown leather water resistant hiking boot with tough sole

Digital illustration of brown leather water resistant hiking boot with tough sole

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital illustration of waterproof hiking gaiter and lightweight boot

Digital illustration of waterproof hiking gaiter and lightweight boot

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital illustration of man wearing layered waterproof and windproof clothing and hiking boots

Digital illustration of man wearing layered waterproof and windproof clothing and hiking boots

Background imageBoot Collection: Digital composite of hiker wearing backpack, waterproof jacket, shorts and walking boots

Digital composite of hiker wearing backpack, waterproof jacket, shorts and walking boots

Background imageBoot Collection: Study of uniforms, Drawing by Stanislao Grimaldi del Poggetto

Study of uniforms, Drawing by Stanislao Grimaldi del Poggetto
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Study of uniforms. Drawing by Stanislao Grimaldi del Poggetto (1825-1903)

Background imageBoot Collection: Italy, Uniform of Papal courier, watercolor, 19th century

Italy, Uniform of Papal courier, watercolor, 19th century
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniform of Papal courier. Watercolor

Background imageBoot Collection: Uniform variations of Kingdom of Italy, color plate by Quinto Cenni, 1907

Uniform variations of Kingdom of Italy, color plate by Quinto Cenni, 1907
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Uniform variations of the Kingdom of Italy, 1907. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageBoot Collection: Planting in a patio, preparing the soil

Planting in a patio, preparing the soil

Background imageBoot Collection: Laying a new piece of turf over the specially cut hole in the lawn

Laying a new piece of turf over the specially cut hole in the lawn and trimming it to fit using a half-moon edger

Background imageBoot Collection: Using a garden fork to aerate grass, close-up

Using a garden fork to aerate grass, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Man digging with spade, close-up

Man digging with spade, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Man using fork to aerating garden lawn, close-up

Man using fork to aerating garden lawn, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Cutting lawn with a half-moon edger along a marked white line, close-up

Cutting lawn with a half-moon edger along a marked white line, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Laurus nobilis (Bay tree), dividing plant with a spade

Laurus nobilis (Bay tree), dividing plant with a spade

Background imageBoot Collection: Making a new flowerbed, cutting along edge of hose, pushing a half-moon lawn edger into the soil

Making a new flowerbed, cutting along edge of hose, pushing a half-moon lawn edger into the soil to create an edge to the bed

Background imageBoot Collection: Using rake to tamp down soil over planted area

Using rake to tamp down soil over planted area

Background imageBoot Collection: Using long-handled edging shears to trim grass overhanging lawn edge

Using long-handled edging shears to trim grass overhanging lawn edge

Background imageBoot Collection: Cutting edge of a lawn, using a sharp half-moon edger and cutting along line of a plank

Cutting edge of a lawn, using a sharp half-moon edger and cutting along line of a plank

Background imageBoot Collection: Man spreading strip of hardcore along side of brick path, close-up

Man spreading strip of hardcore along side of brick path, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Man tamping hardcore laid along newly laid brick path, close-up

Man tamping hardcore laid along newly laid brick path, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Man standing on laid brick path with spade in soil, close-up

Man standing on laid brick path with spade in soil, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Man pushing shovel into the ground with his foot next to bare-root bamboo plant wrapped in

Man pushing shovel into the ground with his foot next to bare-root bamboo plant wrapped in transparent plastic

Background imageBoot Collection: Woman turning over topsoil using spade

Woman turning over topsoil using spade

Background imageBoot Collection: Covering newly prepared soil with polythene sheeting, close-up

Covering newly prepared soil with polythene sheeting, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Tamping down turf with the back of a rake

Tamping down turf with the back of a rake

Background imageBoot Collection: Foot in leather stirrup on western stirrup, close-up

Foot in leather stirrup on western stirrup, close-up

Background imageBoot Collection: Workers making felt boots C018 / 2355

Workers making felt boots C018 / 2355
Workers making felt boots. Natural felt is made by matting, condensing and pressing together fibres, usually wool. Photographed at the Morozko factory at Kusa in the Chelyabinsk Region of Russia




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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.