Laces Collection (#2)

La Vie Seigneuriale: Reading, Loire Workshop, c. 1500 (tapestry)
XIR28041 La Vie Seigneuriale: Reading, Loire Workshop, c.1500 (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French, out of copyright

Womans brogue shoe design in pale leather within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camys La Chaussure d Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris, 1930

The Irish Warehouse, 147 Regent Street (colour litho)
3099833 The Irish Warehouse, 147 Regent Street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Warehouse, 147 Regent Street)

William Jephcott, Gold and Silver Wire Drawer and Laceman, Wood Street, London, trade card, 1744 (engraving)
3657210 William Jephcott, Gold and Silver Wire Drawer and Laceman, Wood Street, London, trade card, 1744 (engraving) by English School

"There was a Young Lady of Ryde, whose shoe-strings were seldom untied", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386651 " There was a Young Lady of Ryde, whose shoe-strings were seldom untied", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

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Boots (They were Christopher s) (oil on canvas)
NFM315016 Boots (They were Christopher s) (oil on canvas) by English School, (20th century); 71x52 cm; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Pair of brown boots, late 19th century (leather)
NFM315418 Pair of brown boots, late 19th century (leather) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Advertisement for Achille Serre, cleaners of Gowns, Laces, Feathers, Furs (colour litho)
3099820 Advertisement for Achille Serre, cleaners of Gowns, Laces, Feathers, Furs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Achille Serre)

Football, 1967 (screen print)
3036129 Football, 1967 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a football; screen print, 1967.); Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Frieze of Dancers, c. 1895 (oil on fabric)
491312 Frieze of Dancers, c.1895 (oil on fabric) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 70x200.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

A Victorian die-cut shape greeting card of an old boot, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605885 A Victorian die-cut shape greeting card of an old boot, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Barcelona (colour litho)
2797844 Barcelona (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barcelona. Illustration for card from game called The Kingdoms Of Europe by John Jaques)

Interior view of a man working with leather at the New York Leather Belting Co
MNY381004 Interior view of a man working with leather at the New York Leather Belting Co. New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Ladies Boots, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731133 Ladies Boots, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Boots, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 525-500 BC (stone)
XIR156853 Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 525-500 BC (stone) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); 111x194 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Etruscan, out of copyright

The Blind Boot-Lace Seller (engraving)
6006196 The Blind Boot-Lace Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Boot-Lace Seller)

Trousers, c. 1937. Creator: Henry De Wolfe
Trousers, c. 1937

Womans Shoe, c. 1936. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Womans Shoe, c. 1936

Slipper, c. 1939. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Slipper, c. 1939

Slipper, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Slipper, 1935/1942

Childs Shoe, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Concha
Childs Shoe, c. 1936

Ladys Boot, 1941. Creator: Dorothy Dwin
Ladys Boot, 1941

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As a result of having his van stolen containing goods, Mr E Hart of Stepney has devised a gadget which sits on the clutch pedals and is able to lock

Liverpool forward Roger Hunt. March 1962

Cobbler Derek Croasdale wishes the boots in his shop would do some walking back to thie owners. Hundreds of customers bring their shoes and boots in for repair but never call back for them

Battered Old Shoes Date: 1954

LACING UP A LADY
A ladys maid laces up her mistress who ought to be taking LES SELS CLARKS in her bath to reduce her obesity Date: 1924

Piede de Judith, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Piede de Judith, 1860s

Les Cothurnes, 1861-67. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Les Cothurnes, 1861-67

Fragment of a Tapestry Cartoon: Foot in a Buskin, Drapery, and a Plant, 1500-1550

Long Threed Laces Long & Strong, Cries of London, c1688
Long Threed Laces Long & Strong. Two sellers of laces long and strong, with their wares tied to long poles. From Cries of London, c1688

The Cobbler, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Shoes, 1902-1903. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Shoes, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

Start-rite shoes advertisement, 1961
Advertisement for Start-rite shoes of Norwich, THE choice of classic shoe for children (the one bar style seen at the bottom of this advert is still being sold in various colours today)

Victorian Boots and Shoes

Romania - Dancer in National Costume Date: circa 1910s

Page of adverts in The Tatler 1927
Four adverts in The Tatler May 1927, showing womens clothing and products, including The National Fur Co, Ltd, early spring red fox stole. Caradium, hair restorer removes grey hair. B

Susi - with boot and tennis ball. 1950s

Kitten inside an old boot on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Susi - with kitten, boot and mouse. 1950s

France - Jolly girl in a bathing costume on a deckchair
France - Jolly girl in a bathing costume reclining in a deckchair - studio photograph with a white cliff backdrop. Note the nautical long lace-up slippers and floral umbrella / parasol

Popular types. Sellers of brooms. Valencia. Spain. Colored engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration (1872)

Battered old boot greetings card with a cute puppy peeping out. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card, pair of shabby shoes
Greetings card in the shape of a pair of shabby shoes. circa 1890s

Shoe-shaped greetings card -- a brown lace-up shoe with a low heel. Date: circa 1890s

Shoe-shaped New Year card -- inside the shoe, a tennis match is in progress. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

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"Laces: A Thread of History and Style" Step into the world of laces, where artistry meets functionality. From Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece "Boots with Laces" to the humble shepherd resting in his worn-out shoes, they have adorned our footwear for centuries. In 1886, Van Gogh captured the essence of ruggedness and resilience in his painting. The intricate lacing on those boots tells a story of hard work and determination. Similarly, Barbara Ann Scott, an ice-skating legend, effortlessly glided across the rink with her perfectly tied skates. But they can not limited to just shoes; they have found their way into various aspects of life. At the Antwerp Exhibition in 1899, delicate lace garments showcased elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, at street markets around the world, clothes stalls proudly display fine lace creations that add a touch of grace to any outfit. Even advertisements recognized the allure of laced footwear. In a Start-rite shoes advertisement from 1961, children gleefully ran around wearing their new lace-up shoes – a symbol of independence and growing up. Venturing beyond fashion realms brings us to Rajasthan's Pushkar market stall selling camel decorations embellished with vibrant threads – including intricately woven laces – showcasing cultural traditions passed down through generations. Lace also weaves its magic in architecture as seen from San Martino In Monte overlooking Laces castle in Venosta valley—a panoramic view that captures both history and beauty simultaneously. And who can resist exploring colorful stores lining Via Baldasarre Galuppi on Burano Island? Tourists flock here seeking unique lace souvenirs that embody Italian craftsmanship at its finest. Whether it be boots or skates or even decorative accents for camels—laces transcend time and place while adding charm to every aspect they touch.