Footwear Collection (#6)

Woman of Genoa with bouquet A, woman of Pisa holding a feather fan B, and details of a pair of Venetian woman's
FLO4644303 Woman of Genoa with bouquet A, woman of Pisa holding a feather fan B, and details of a pair of Venetian woman's shoes in sheepskin C, D, E, F

An old man and a young woman
DUV4217088 An old man and a young woman; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet

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

Woman in a shop trying to decide which dress matches her new hat. A shopgirl holds a dress trimmed with flowers
FLO4677764 Woman in a shop trying to decide which dress matches her new hat. A shopgirl holds a dress trimmed with flowers, and another with gauze frill

Costume d'un jeune homme francais, 14eme century - Costume of a young French man, blue tunic with large sleeves
FLO4677027 Costume d'un jeune homme francais, 14eme century - Costume of a young French man, blue tunic with large sleeves, black belt, stockings in red and white

Man's costume, under the reign of George II (1683-1760), 1751, wearing an embroidered vest under a large lapel
FLO4672396 Man's costume, under the reign of George II (1683-1760), 1751, wearing an embroidered vest under a large lapel coat, panties and stockings, buckle shoes, tricorn and wig

Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket
FLO4672360 Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket, lace collar, stockings and buckle shoes

James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson
FLO4672283 James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson (after the Remarkable People of Caufield)

Woman's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a long embroidered dress with wide sleeves with
FLO4672223 Woman's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a long embroidered dress with wide sleeves with red shoes. By Hans Holbein (1497-1543)

Man's costume in the time of Henry VI (1421-1471), according to the Harleian manuscript
FLO4672166 Man's costume in the time of Henry VI (1421-1471), according to the Harleian manuscript. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic
FLO4672045 King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic, with green golden spur shoes and white gloves

Farmer in tunic, coat and hat. Costumes from the period of William I the Conquerant (1027-1087)
FLO4672041 Farmer in tunic, coat and hat. Costumes from the period of William I the Conquerant (1027-1087), inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry or Embroidery by Queen Mathilde, 1077

Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25
DUV4207199 Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: Transvestissement)

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

Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings
FLO4724184 Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

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

Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons
FLO4723911 Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker and Lisbet after an illustration by H

Soldier indien - Indian sepoy (soldier) of the Bengal Army in helmet, jacket with epaulettes, shorts and slippers
FLO4723636 Soldier indien - Indian sepoy (soldier) of the Bengal Army in helmet, jacket with epaulettes, shorts and slippers

Greek merchant of the middle ages in long black wool robes and bonnet within a decorative border
FLO4720953 Greek merchant of the middle ages in long black wool robes and bonnet within a decorative border. Engraved on wood by Gerard Seguin and E.F

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: A sablaise poses a traditional costume
LUX4719499 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: A sablaise poses a traditional costume and a headdress in the studio with her fish basket, 1875; (add.info.: France)

Harvest in the Gers in the middle of the 19th century. Armagnac brandy. Engraving from "La France Illustree"
PCT4273043 Harvest in the Gers in the middle of the 19th century. Armagnac brandy. Engraving from "La France Illustree" by V.A

Shoemaker at work in his workshop, 1894 (engraving)
PCT4276558 Shoemaker at work in his workshop, 1894 (engraving); (add.info.: Shoemaker at work in his stale - Signed Lacoste illustration of a school book 1894.); Photo © Gusman

Ottawa moccasins
3030233 Ottawa moccasins; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ottawa moccasins); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Leather leggings worn by a soldier of the 26th Massachusetts Volunteers
3028912 Leather leggings worn by a soldier of the 26th Massachusetts Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Lady's cloth needlework shoes with paste buckles
3032406 Lady's cloth needlework shoes with paste buckles; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Lady's cloth needlework shoes with paste buckles worn by Kitty Greene wife of)

Shoe leather processing, 1885
2604034 Shoe leather processing, 1885; (add.info.: Beaming hides for production of shoe leather: USA. From "Harper's New Monthly Magazine", 1885)

An actor in stage costume, armed with a quaterstaff, takes a defensive pose
3569978 An actor in stage costume, armed with a quaterstaff, takes a defensive pose.; (add.info.: Italy 1875 ca. Photographer: Cane, Fratelli); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group portrait in oriental clothes
3561810 Group portrait in oriental clothes by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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

Children playing with dolls and toys
3574306 Children playing with dolls and toys by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900-1910 Photographer: Argus); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management

Portrait of prince Carlos of Bourbon's son, in a sailor suit
3560222 Portrait of prince Carlos of Bourbon's son, in a sailor suit by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1880 ca)

Postcard, Christmas greetings: gifts in a shoe with four leaf treffles. The beginning of the 20th century
LET4395609 Postcard, Christmas greetings: gifts in a shoe with four leaf treffles. The beginning of the 20th century. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Postcard)

Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)
1767647 Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Ceremonial Drum. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac, Group Portrait of Employees, 1910
LUX4816538 Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac, Group Portrait of Employees, 1910; (add.info.: Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Abilly: The workers of the Abilly factory with their boss, 1893
LUX4749911 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Abilly: The workers of the Abilly factory with their boss, 1893; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Strolling ballet dancers, or manzai who go about at the begining of the new year - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4980982 Strolling ballet dancers, or manzai who go about at the begining of the new year - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Strolling ballet dancers)

Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac, Group Portrait of Employees, 1910
LUX4816540 Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac, Group Portrait of Employees, 1910; (add.info.: Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): The Butter Dairy of Bas Armagnac

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

King Henry VIII of England, 1520. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706412 King Henry VIII of England, 1520. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank
FLO4706129 Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

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

Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705804 Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A young woman of Friesland. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705227 A young woman of Friesland. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Bride from Lapland wearing a dress of ermine and sable, and a headdress of fur cut to look like feathers. in the 1600s
FLO4705085 Bride from Lapland wearing a dress of ermine and sable, and a headdress of fur cut to look like feathers. in the 1600s

Naked woman posing from behind near a big bi (grand-bi) circa 1885 Anonymous photography
JEB4831562 Naked woman posing from behind near a big bi (grand-bi) circa 1885 Anonymous photography; (add.info.: Naked woman posing from behind near a big bi (grand-bi)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859887 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859. Infantrymen during the reign of Philip V of Spain

France: genre scene, cattle dealers in Auvergne, 1860 - Sabatier photographer at the puy
LUX4816905 France: genre scene, cattle dealers in Auvergne, 1860 - Sabatier photographer at the puy; (add.info.: France: genre scene, cattle dealers in Auvergne)

Netherlands: silhouette of a young Dutch woman wearing the traditional dress - Colorisee engraving
NWI4872683 Netherlands: silhouette of a young Dutch woman wearing the traditional dress - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Silhouette of a Young Dutch woman in traditional dress - Digitally

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From timeless elegance to bold statements, it has always been an art form. Take a step back in time with Hermes' exquisite craftsmanship in 1886, captured beautifully by Jonnard's brush strokes (Picture No. 11768937). The Old Fisherman, portrayed by Joseph Edward Southall in 1903, showcases the durability and practicality of shoes even in the harshest conditions. Field Marshal Lord Roberts, depicted by Lafayette in 1902, exemplifies the power and authority that can be conveyed through footwear. In Northampton's thriving shoe industry, W Barratt & Co Ltd left their mark with stunning brochure illustrations and covers throughout history. Their designs from 1926 display a variety of ladies boots that catered to every taste (Picture No. 11072946). Meanwhile, Raoul Shoe Company made waves with their innovative advertising techniques as early as 1912. But it's not just about aesthetics; technology has also played a role in revolutionizing footwear. Witness the intriguing X-ray Stiletto High-Heeled Shoe that reveals its inner structure like never before. And for those curious about what lies beneath the surface when wearing stilettos or any other shoe style, an MRI-style X-ray captures it all. Footwear is not only a fashion statement but also reflects cultural movements and subcultures like skinheads. Fifteen-year-old Chris Harward poses proudly at home with his mother Joan while sporting his distinctive skinhead style. Whether you appreciate classic designs or embrace cutting-edge innovation, there is no denying that footwear holds immense significance both artistically and functionally throughout history.