Footwear Collection (#7)

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

La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by
JEB4935064 La Chevesche du pope ou sa dame de compagnie - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

The shoemaking class of the Indian school of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA)
NWI4899110 The shoemaking class of the Indian school of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA), circa 1880 - Duotone reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Shoemaking class

Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L
FLO4724164 Kalmouk (western mongol) - Kalmyk man with spear, bow, and quiver of arrows - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Delelie from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Eleuthe (western mongol) - Aleutian man in helmet, long coat and boots, wearing a straight sword from his belt
FLO4724138 Eleuthe (western mongol) - Aleutian man in helmet, long coat and boots, wearing a straight sword from his belt - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs

Tibetan - Tibetan man in robes and short cape, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs
FLO4723448 Tibetan - Tibetan man in robes and short cape, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Indian sepoy officer in turban and jacket over skirts, with musket, dagger, and powderhorn
FLO4723591 Indian sepoy officer in turban and jacket over skirts, with musket, dagger, and powderhorn. Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Armenian girl - Armenian girl in headscarf, veil, jacket and long skirts over trousers
FLO4723457 Armenian girl - Armenian girl in headscarf, veil, jacket and long skirts over trousers. Handcoloured woodcut by DC after an illustration by Clermans from Auguste Wahlen's " Mores

Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers
FLO4723760 Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers, carrying prayer beads - Handcoloured woodcut from " Customs

English standard-bearer in baggy long breeches 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705635 English standard-bearer in baggy long breeches 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Nobleman from the Dutch provinces, 1586, and a Dutch merchants wife, 1640
FLO4705555 Nobleman from the Dutch provinces, 1586, and a Dutch merchants wife, 1640. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704188 Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Dacian women. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes
FLO4703981 Dacian women. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages"

Roman slingers with slingshot and stones. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704670 Roman slingers with slingshot and stones. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Marc Aurele) (120-180 AD) on horseback, and a mounted Lictor with fasces (hatchet)
FLO4704653 Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Marc Aurele) (120-180 AD) on horseback, and a mounted Lictor with fasces (hatchet). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Roman soldiers in leather armour carrying shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704617 Roman soldiers in leather armour carrying shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Three Roman men wearing the toga in different ways. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704548 Three Roman men wearing the toga in different ways. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Two Roman men in togas. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4704531 Two Roman men in togas. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703910 Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Japanese hobnailed soldier's boots and cloth leg wraps
3035084, Japanese hobnailed soldier's boots and cloth leg wraps; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, Japanese hobnailed soldier's boots and cloth leg wraps); © Don Troiani

Pair of Union Officer's tall riding boots
3029291 Pair of Union Officer's tall riding boots; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Pair of Union Officer's tall riding boots.); © Don Troiani

Beaded Hide vamp moccasins
3030232 Beaded Hide vamp moccasins; Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaded Hide vamp moccasins); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Photograph of the actor Bergonzoni in a jester costume
3569979 Photograph of the actor Bergonzoni in a jester costume; (add.info.: Bologna 1875 ca. Photographer: Sorgato, Brothers); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of two semi-nude children seated on potties
3571015 Portrait of two semi-nude children seated on potties by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1889 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a young woman in classic dance attire
3570972 Portrait of a young woman in classic dance attire; (add.info.: 1870 ca. Photographer: Ramann, Ferdinand); Alinari Archives, Florence

Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire
3570952 Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire; (add.info.: 1905-1915 Photographer: Cattani, A)

The Chinese flag, women's shoes and little feet, a man's shoe, Chinese characters
FLO4634295 The Chinese flag, women's shoes and little feet, a man's shoe, Chinese characters and the porcelain pagoda of the Temple of Gratitude in Nanjing

Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots
FLO4621731 Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francesco Lavagnoli Veronese from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham
FLO4685977 Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

Costume from the period of William II (ca. 1056-1100): man in a hooded coat, wearing tunic and stockings
FLO4671997 Costume from the period of William II (ca. 1056-1100): man in a hooded coat, wearing tunic and stockings. Inspired by a manuscript from the Cotton library

Variety of male costumes, inspired by different portraits. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin
FLO4672437 Variety of male costumes, inspired by different portraits. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

George I's reign man's costume (1660-1727), portrait of the very honourable James Craggs the young (1686-1721)
FLO4672371 George I's reign man's costume (1660-1727), portrait of the very honourable James Craggs the young (1686-1721), with a scarlet jacket, puffy cuffs

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

King Charles II (1630-1685) with his spaniels, he wears a black coat cut to show up a puffy linen shirt
FLO4672312 King Charles II (1630-1685) with his spaniels, he wears a black coat cut to show up a puffy linen shirt, pink stockings, ribbon shoes and he holds a long pipe

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

William De La Pole (Guillaume de la Poole or Poule, 1396-1450), first Earl, then Marquis and Duke of Suffolk
FLO4672116 William De La Pole (Guillaume de la Poole or Poule, 1396-1450), first Earl, then Marquis and Duke of Suffolk. 15th century costume

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

King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes
FLO4672058 King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes. Inspired by Charles Alfred Stothard (1786-1821)

11th century costume: woman wearing a dress with long sleeves, with coat and veil
FLO4672039 11th century costume: woman wearing a dress with long sleeves, with coat and veil. Period of William I the Conquerant (1027-1087), inspired by a manuscript from the Cotton library

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

An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566938 An Egyptian theologian writes while seated in a doorway, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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)

Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border
FLO4603087 Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe

Woman's brogue shoe design in ivory leather with snakeskin lace-up panel within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603079 Woman's brogue shoe design in ivory leather with snakeskin lace-up panel within an art deco abstract border

Medieval costume: portrait of a knight of the Cosse du Genet in 1234, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216199 Medieval costume: portrait of a knight of the Cosse du Genet in 1234, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207416 Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

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

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

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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.