Laces Collection (#3)

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

W Barratt & Co Ltd shoe catalogue, shoes and boots. mid-20th century

Nautical scene on a shoe-shaped greetings card
Nautical scene with rocks and ships on a shoe-shaped greetings card Date: circa 1890s

Shoe-shaped Christmas card -- a brown lace-up sports shoe. Date: circa 1890s

W Barratt & Co Ltd shoe catalogue, shoes. mid-20th century

W Barratt & Co Ltd shoe catalogue, boots. mid-20th century

Doublet, Hose & Points
The man holding stones wears hose & a doublet attached by means of laces called points (poins). His boots have a slightly pointed toe. Another man wears a full length gown. Date: 15th century

Englishwoman 1145
Her dress laces up at the back, its long sleeves are knotted to keep them off the ground; she is about to wind her wimple round her head Date: circa 1145

Peter Robinson department store, Oxford Street, London W1
Peter Robinson department store, on the corner of Oxford Street and Great Portland Street, London W1. circa 1905

Shoes with prices, R A Bender, Puebla, Mexico
Display of shoes with prices, R A Bender, Puebla, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

English woman in the fashion of December 1798.. English woman in the fashion of December 1798. She wears a headdress of pearls, feathers and veil, ball gown with ribbon waist, decorated bust panel

Romanian Dance troupe
A Romanian Dance troupe in traditional National costume pose for a studio group portrait Date: circa 1910s

Pair of yellow shoes decorated with pink floral pattern

Grey and yellow football boot, side view

NEW MEXICO: MINER, 1940. A gold prospectors boots at Pinos Altos, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Three schoolboys on desert island shoot at sparrows using makeshift bows and arrows made out of laces, bones and saplings. Date: 1898

French Ladies Striped Swimming Costume, worn with bathing robe and some remarkable laced greek sandals, matching the design on the costume

Shoe-shaped Christmas card -- a brown lace-up sports shoe. circa 1890s

Ice Skating Girl 1930S
A young woman ties the laces on her ice skates. Date: 1930s

Workers boots

Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1938
Front cover illustration featuring a curly-haired woman, wrapped up in a woollen hat and scarf, with a pair of ice-skates slung over her shoulder

Dapper young man in a garden, Mid Wales
A dapper young man sitting on a folding steel chair in a garden, Mid Wales. He is wearing a three-piece suit with a flower in his buttonhole, and a flat cap

Ottoman gentleman - seated
Photograph of a seated Ottoman gentleman with extremely fine shoes with white laces. Named on the reverse as Ahmed Ahmed El Arousi

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

Boiling Clothes
A photograph demonstrating the boiling of " collars, cuffs, laces, and such-like small articles" in a calico bag during the arduous process of washday

Kirks Flake Soap
Kirks Flake White Soap - nothing so dainty or delicate in lingerie, laces, linens or woolens, but what it can be washed in absolute safety with Kirks Flake White

Lacing up Corset / Sager
A lady in her boudoir laces up her corset while chatting to a female friend. Her maid holds the rest of her outfit which includes an enormous hat

Ladys Maid Laces Lady
A ladys maid laces up her mistress who ought to be taking LES SELS CLARKS in her bath to reduce her obesity

Jt Arnold Bootmakers
Mr J T Arnold, bootmaker, stands outside his shop with his assistant : he sells laces and polish, repairs boots and shoes and makes boots to order. Location unknown

Doing up her own Corset
A lady laces up her corset at the back

Swimwear for 1915
A bather, in bathing costume and protective hat, stops to adjust her shoe

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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.