Cobblers Collection (#3)

Bootmakers workshop at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157104 Bootmakers workshop at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cobblers Table with Candle Stand, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Cobblers Table with Candle Stand, c. 1936

Pa. German Shoemakers Peg Box, c. 1940. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Pa. German Shoemakers Peg Box, c. 1940

Santos Crispin y Crispiniano (oil on canvas)
3514315 Santos CrispAin y Crispiniano (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (18th century); 82.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed ST. CRESPIN ET ST)

Standard Screw Fastened Boots And Shoes (chromolitho)
3656987 Standard Screw Fastened Boots And Shoes (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard Screw Fastened Boots And Shoes)

Artistic Enthusiasm (litho)
5997099 Artistic Enthusiasm (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Enthusiasm)

Cobblers Shop (w / c on paper)
703077 Cobblers Shop (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Gabinetto Comunale delle Stampe, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Wits last stake or the cobling voters and abject canvassers (engraving)
983784 Wits last stake or the cobling voters and abject canvassers (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Valentine card with an image of a man reparing boots (colour litho)
982388 British Valentine card with an image of a man reparing boots (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

John Pounds, the founder of the ragged schools (engraving)
819289 John Pounds, the founder of the ragged schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Pounds, the founder of the ragged schools)

The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452058 The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452056 The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452055 The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Leaves from life: a new series of studies by Edmund Blampied. The workers hard-won weekly leisure in A cobblers Sunday morning

The Cobbler, 1831 (oil on panel)
3963614 The Cobbler, 1831 (oil on panel) by Condy, Nicholas (1793-1857); 34.2x43.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, song illustration from
DGC452053 Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Ancient Egyptian shoemakers (engraving)
3646978 Ancient Egyptian shoemakers (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian shoemakers. After an Egyptian wall painting)

A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest (engraving)
2773943 A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Strange Gift and a Strange Guest)

Wits Last Stake, or The Cobling Voters and Abject Canvassers, pub
2962501 Wits Last Stake, or The Cobling Voters and Abject Canvassers, pub. (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

She went to the cobbler s, to buy him some shoes, when she came back
1122805 She went to the cobbler s, to buy him some shoes, when she came back, he was reading the news, 1930s (colour litho) by Adams

Venice street scene (b / w photo)
MES408672 Venice street scene (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

Shopsign for a Shoemaker depicting St. Crispin at his Workbench (wood)
XIR174485 Shopsign for a Shoemaker depicting St. Crispin at his Workbench (wood) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Shoemaking at the Philanthropic Societys Farm School at Redhill (engraving)
1057838 Shoemaking at the Philanthropic Societys Farm School at Redhill (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Savetiers Ambulants (colour photo)
2817389 Savetiers Ambulants (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savetiers Ambulants)

The Cobbler and the Poet, or Learning vs. Leather, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562202 The Cobbler and the Poet, or Learning vs. Leather, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878)

John Pounds (litho)
816711 John Pounds (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Pounds, British teacher who was responsible for the creation of the concept of Ragged schools)

Cobbler seated behind a stall (coloured engraving)
602190 Cobbler seated behind a stall (coloured engraving) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savetier)

The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452054 The Sweep, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Paris in 1848 (engraving)
1617943 Paris in 1848 (engraving) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris in 1848. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 February 1849)

Among the London Anarchists, an Anarchist Shoemaker (engraving)
1047602 Among the London Anarchists, an Anarchist Shoemaker (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the London Anarchists)

A young woman and a small girl watch a cobbler at work (colour litho)
960226 A young woman and a small girl watch a cobbler at work (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A stitch in time)

The Shoemaker (engraving)
3646629 The Shoemaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoemaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Trade card for C Hammond, boot and shoe maker, Birmingham (engraving)
3639499 Trade card for C Hammond, boot and shoe maker, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for C Hammond, boot and shoe maker)

The cobblers wax (colour litho)
3641698 The cobblers wax (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cobblers wax. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The artists shoemaker (red & black chalk on paper)
615280 The artists shoemaker (red & black chalk on paper) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 32.8x24 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Happy Poor, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452057 The Happy Poor, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The General Election, a Doubtful Voter (engraving)
1624542 The General Election, a Doubtful Voter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, a Doubtful Voter)

Convict Life, Dartmoor (engraving)
1622348 Convict Life, Dartmoor (engraving) by Bothams, Walter (fl.1882-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict Life, Dartmoor. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 January 1884)

A Bad Job (engraving)
961269 A Bad Job (engraving) by Rotta, Antonio (1828-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bad Job, depicting a young girl standing beside a cobbler who sits at his table)

The Dissolute Household. Creator: Pieter Balten
The Dissolute Household

Shoemakers Bench, c. 1941. Creator: Pearl Davis
Shoemakers Bench, c. 1941

Shoe Bench, c. 1941. Creator: Clarence W Dawson
Shoe Bench, c. 1941

Shoemaker 1855
Old shoemaker sitting on a low stool making shoes. Date: 1855

BOOT & SHOE SHOP / GREEN BOOT & SHOE SHOP / GREEN
Customers try on new footwear for size in a boot and shoe shop Date: circa 1813

SHOE SHOP INTERIOR
The interior of a shoe shop, with shoes made by hand. A boy has his feet measured while his mother looks on. Date: circa 1895

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Slovenia, Ljubljana, Cobblers Bridge

Bootmakers shop
Arthur Spray, bootmaker, in the doorway of his shop, A. Spray Practical Bootmaker 1935

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"Cobblers: The Art of Mending Soles and Preserving Traditions" From the bustling streets of Northampton to the ancient workshops in Tunisia, they have been an integral part of our society for centuries. At Sixfields Stadium Art in Northampton Town, a vibrant mural depicting two cobblers diligently mending shoes serves as a reminder of their craftsmanship. Shoemakers in Tunisia continue this age-old tradition, skillfully crafting footwear that reflects their rich cultural heritage. Their dedication to perfection is evident in every stitch. The engraving commemorating St Crispins Day reminds us of the patron saint of shoemakers and celebrates their invaluable contribution to our daily lives. Cobblers hold a special place not only in history but also within various cultures worldwide. In Thessaloniki, Greece, the Arch of Galerius pays homage to cobblers who played a vital role in providing comfort through well-crafted shoes. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to their artistry. Traveling eastward, we find ourselves immersed in Japanese culture where Zori Sandal makers and Geta Clog makers meticulously create footwear that embodies elegance and tradition. These skilled artisans ensure that each pair tells its own story. Even ancient Egypt recognized the importance of cobblers; hieroglyphs depict them making sandals and shoes with utmost care and precision. Their craft was essential for protecting feet from scorching desert sands. Vincenzo Grassi's portrait captures the essence of a cobbler's pride and dedication during the 17th century. Through Bartolomeo Schedoni's oil on canvas masterpiece, we glimpse into an era when these craftsmen were revered for their skills. Closer to home, Soho's Peter Street W1 has long been associated with London's shoemaking industry. Its historic significance showcases how cobbling has shaped local communities throughout generations and can more than just skilled artisans.