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Boot Collection (#61)

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

Background imageBoot Collection: Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet

Background imageBoot Collection: NA, USA, Texas, Lubbock Cowboy boot and spur

NA, USA, Texas, Lubbock Cowboy boot and spur

Background imageBoot Collection: NA, USA, New Mexico, Santa Fe. Cowboy boots detail

NA, USA, New Mexico, Santa Fe. Cowboy boots detail

Background imageBoot Collection: US, Oregon, Seneca, Ranch living at The Ponderosa Ranch (MR)

US, Oregon, Seneca, Ranch living at The Ponderosa Ranch (MR)

Background imageBoot Collection: Cat - Chartreux kitten in studio with brightly coloured wellington boots

Cat - Chartreux kitten in studio with brightly coloured wellington boots
LA-6923 Cat - Chartreux kitten in studio with brightly coloured wellington boots Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBoot Collection: Cat - kitten in boots

Cat - kitten in boots
JD-16834 CAT - kitten in boots studio shot John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBoot Collection: Abercrombie & Fitch, New York

Abercrombie & Fitch, New York
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Sporting Goods, Interiors of Salesroom with Customers. Man trying on a pair of what appear to be riding boots in the Abercrombie & Fitch sales room

Background imageBoot Collection: Kitten emerging from a leather boot

Kitten emerging from a leather boot
A black and white kitten emerging from a leather boot

Background imageBoot Collection: Bear Hotel and shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Bear Hotel and shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A view up the High Street in the town centre, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales, showing the Bear Hotel at the top, and various shops on either side

Background imageBoot Collection: Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Background imageBoot Collection: Hiltons Shoe Company Store

Hiltons Shoe Company Store
Hiltons Shoe Company. The Branch Manager and his young employee stand outside the shop, which has taken direct branding to a new level - preventing even the casual passer-by from ever forgetting

Background imageBoot Collection: The Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich

The Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich
Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich in the costume of a Russian Lord from the late sixteenth century, Tsar Boris Godounof

Background imageBoot Collection: Selfridges, London - Ladys Boot Section

Selfridges, London - Ladys Boot Section
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Ladys Boot Section. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), the Flagship store in Oxford Street was opened in 1909

Background imageBoot Collection: Cleaning Shoes

Cleaning Shoes
A seated bearer cleaning a pair of massive black boots, a pair of safari boots and a pair of black leather gaiters

Background imageBoot Collection: Clearing Bristol Sewers

Clearing Bristol Sewers
Three workers use spades and a pneumatic drill to clear/expand the tunnel space in Bristols underground sewerage system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageBoot Collection: Austin A40 - boys in the boot

Austin A40 - boys in the boot
Two young boys sit in the open Austin A40 in Devon

Background imageBoot Collection: Picnic out of the boot of a Morris 8 E-series

Picnic out of the boot of a Morris 8 E-series
Enjoying a picnic out of the boot of a Morris 8 E series 4 door Six Light

Background imageBoot Collection: Drophead Tourer with Dickey Seat

Drophead Tourer with Dickey Seat
Two boys and their Father fool about on their Drophead Tourer, with Father occupying the Dickey Seat in the boot!

Background imageBoot Collection: The Boot Shop

The Boot Shop. A young girl wearing a white bonnet and holding a white muff, tries a new pair of boots, shown to her still in the box by the shop attendant

Background imageBoot Collection: An advertisement for Hillman Minx

An advertisement for Hillman Minx
Advertisement for Hillman Minx. A group of children are perching in the boot to show how large it is

Background imageBoot Collection: Lear / Nonsense / Flute

Lear / Nonsense / Flute
There was an Old Man with a flute, a sarpint ran into his boot; But he played day and night, till the sarpint took flight, and avoided that man with a flute

Background imageBoot Collection: SHOES

SHOES
Beige suede high fronted chukker boot, black calf ghillie laced shoe, sepia suede shoe with buckled strap and white buckskin shoe banded and buckled with solid heel

Background imageBoot Collection: SHOES

SHOES
Calf high boots in taupe suede with black laced fronts and stacked heels and trotters in brown suede with leather lacing on high vamps

Background imageBoot Collection: Patent and Tan Calf Boot

Patent and Tan Calf Boot
Trimmed black patent and tan calf boot with sloping heel and lacing by Cristel. In front, donkey suede and patent pump, patent walking shoe and patent ankle strap shoe

Background imageBoot Collection: Catching fish in an old boot

Catching fish in an old boot
A humourous painting by Malcolm Greensmith depicting a lad fishing by a stream (ignoring the warning sign!) having far more success catching fish in his boot

Background imageBoot Collection: Shoes at Peter Robinsons

Shoes at Peter Robinsons
A selection of ladies shoes by Peter Robinsons of Oxford Street, including beaded evening shoes, patent leather with buckles & Louis XV heels plus ladies golf boots

Background imageBoot Collection: Lotus Boots 1912

Lotus Boots 1912
Advertisement for ladies boots, " the emodiment of ease and refinement, beautifully made and delightful to wear" manufactured by Lotus of Stafford

Background imageBoot Collection: War in Italy

War in Italy
Street posters tell Parisians that Napoleon has decided to go to war in Italy, helping Vittorio Emanuele to boot out the Austrians. They will get Savoie and Nice as a reward

Background imageBoot Collection: Cherry Blossom boot polish

Cherry Blossom boot polish
Advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish from 1913, showing a young man proposing

Background imageBoot Collection: Black Beauty Boot Polish

Black Beauty Boot Polish
A tin of boot polish using the name Black Beauty, after the book by Anna Sewell - the sixth most popular book in the English language

Background imageBoot Collection: Officer & Batman Cartoon

Officer & Batman Cartoon
Batman - " Do you know Sir that you are the only officer I ve had thats not kept a tin of Cherry Blossom boot polish in his kit?" Officer - " Indeed? Then go and buy some at once"

Background imageBoot Collection: Nugget Boot Polish

Nugget Boot Polish
A father and son, gleaming with happiness and good health suggest that Nugget Boot Polish is " So Good for Shoes". Their shoes are shiny too

Background imageBoot Collection: Poppy Red for 1932

Poppy Red for 1932
A blue frock with openwork trimming and a poppy red jumper suit with a tweed collar to be worn with or without the tweed coat with large revers and boot-cuff sleeves

Background imageBoot Collection: Fitting a Ladys Boot

Fitting a Ladys Boot
Charmant paysage ! (delightful landscape) A shoemaker enjoys the view as he fits a customer with a new pair of boots

Background imageBoot Collection: Advertisement for Holdfast Boot Stores, Derby

Advertisement for Holdfast Boot Stores, Derby
Advertisement for Holdfast Boot Stores, 5 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby. For Good Reliable Footwear, a Good Selection of Boots and Shoes, Satisfaction Guaranteed. As Rowell, Proprietor

Background imageBoot Collection: Automatic shaver and boot polisher

Automatic shaver and boot polisher
An automatic shaver and boot polisher for busy commuters on their way to the office. Just drop a penny in the hole and take your seat

Background imageBoot Collection: Robin - on wellington boot - Bedfordshire UK 007977

Robin - on wellington boot - Bedfordshire UK 007977
BB-1903-M Robin - on wellington boot Bedfordshire UK Erithacus rubecula Digitally manipulated image Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBoot Collection: Robin - on wellington boot in snow - Bedfordshire UK 007988

Robin - on wellington boot in snow - Bedfordshire UK 007988
BB-1907 Robin - on wellington boot in snow Bedfordshire UK Erithacus rubecula Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageBoot Collection: Cowboy Boot and Bell Sculpture, Old Town Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Cowboy Boot and Bell Sculpture, Old Town Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageBoot Collection: Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageBoot Collection: Robin on frosty boot

Robin on frosty boot
JD-20674-C Robin on frosty boot Erithacus rubecula John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBoot Collection: Grey Squirrel - Investigating interior of old boot Norfolk UK

Grey Squirrel - Investigating interior of old boot Norfolk UK
FEU-533 Grey Squirrel - Investigating interior of old boot Norfolk UK Sciurus carolinensis Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBoot Collection: Cat - ginger kitten in boot

Cat - ginger kitten in boot
LA-4196 Cat - ginger kitten in boot Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBoot Collection: Mongrel Dog - puppy with shoe

Mongrel Dog - puppy with shoe
ME-477 Mongrel Dog - puppy with shoe Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageBoot Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 3

U-Boat / Graphic / 3
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for refuelling the attack subs, bringing supplies etc. (picture 3 of 3)

Background imageBoot Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 2

U-Boat / Graphic / 2
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for mine- laying (picture 2 of 3)

Background imageBoot Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 1

U-Boat / Graphic / 1
The U-30 class of Untersee- Boot, the type most generally used for attacks on shipping (picture 1 of 3)

Background imageBoot Collection: U-Boat Torpedo-Tubes

U-Boat Torpedo-Tubes
The torpedo-tubes, in the bows of an untersee-boot (it must be one of U-9 to U-20)




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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.