Shoe Maker Collection (#2)

Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern. 1831 (engraving)
7234791 Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village politicians, a shoemaker)

Mother with triplets (colour litho)
7157217 Mother with triplets (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother with triplets. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving)
7154157 Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker)

Pomegranates (litho)
7193725 Pomegranates (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pomegranates. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham, 1917).); © Look and Learn

Castor-oil Plant (litho)
7193719 Castor-oil Plant (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor-oil Plant. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham)

The Hand Jigger (litho)
7193714 The Hand Jigger (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hand Jigger. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham)

Fancy Shoes and Slippers (colour litho)
7193656 Fancy Shoes and Slippers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Shoes and Slippers)

The London Shoe Companys Show Room, designed on Classic Lines (colour litho)
7193651 The London Shoe Companys Show Room, designed on Classic Lines (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Shoe Companys Show Room)

Oriental Gall Oak, Quercus infectoria (litho)
7193727 Oriental Gall Oak, Quercus infectoria (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriental Gall Oak, Quercus infectoria)

Hemlock Spruce Fir (litho)
7193723 Hemlock Spruce Fir (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hemlock Spruce Fir. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham)

Sumach, Rhus Coriaria (litho)
7193721 Sumach, Rhus Coriaria (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sumach, Rhus Coriaria)

Foliage of the Logwood Tree (litho)
7193720 Foliage of the Logwood Tree (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foliage of the Logwood Tree)

Indigo Plant (litho)
7193716 Indigo Plant (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo Plant. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham, 1917).); © Look and Learn

The Emerson Shoe, R B Grover and Company, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154185 The Emerson Shoe, R B Grover and Company, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emerson Shoe, R B Grover and Company)

At the shoemakers (colour litho)
7172636 At the shoemakers (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the shoemaker s)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bottier; Boot-maker; Stiefelmacher (engraving)
7194986 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bottier; Boot-maker; Stiefelmacher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bottier; Boot-maker; Stiefelmacher)

Birch, Betula alba (litho)
7193729 Birch, Betula alba (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birch, Betula alba. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham)

Larch (litho)
7193724 Larch (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larch. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham, 1917).); © Look and Learn

Fustic (litho)
7193717 Fustic (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fustic. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham, 1917).); © Look and Learn

The "Boots and Shoes"Department in a High-class Store (colour litho)
7193653 The " Boots and Shoes" Department in a High-class Store (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tommys Boots (colour litho)
7181946 Tommys Boots (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommys Boots. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Alder, Alnus glutinosa (litho)
7193726 Alder, Alnus glutinosa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alder, Alnus glutinosa)

Pressure Print of Bare Foot (litho)
7193709 Pressure Print of Bare Foot (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressure Print of Bare Foot)

Arms of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers (colour litho)
7193657 Arms of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers)

Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho)
7193648 Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for Window Display)

Arms of the Worshipful Company of Curriers (colour litho)
7193652 Arms of the Worshipful Company of Curriers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Worshipful Company of Curriers)

The First Day in a Sunday-School (engraving)
7167607 The First Day in a Sunday-School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Day in a Sunday-School)

The little cobbler (engraving)
7192784 The little cobbler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little cobbler)

Chestnut, Castanea vesca (litho)
7193730 Chestnut, Castanea vesca (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut, Castanea vesca)

Catechu, Acacia Catechu (litho)
7193728 Catechu, Acacia Catechu (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catechu, Acacia Catechu)

Oak, Quercus Robur (litho)
7193722 Oak, Quercus Robur (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oak, Quercus Robur. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham)

Great Prickly-cupped or Valonia Oak (litho)
7193718 Great Prickly-cupped or Valonia Oak (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Prickly-cupped or Valonia Oak)

Brazil Wood (litho)
7193715 Brazil Wood (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil Wood. Illustration for The Modern Boot and Shoe Maker (Gresham, 1917).); © Look and Learn

Coloured Leathers (colour litho)
7193658 Coloured Leathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coloured Leathers)

Tanned Skin of Japanese Frog (colour litho)
7193655 Tanned Skin of Japanese Frog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanned Skin of Japanese Frog)

Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho)
7193650 Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for Window Display)

Carved wooden misericords from Rouen Cathedral, France, 15th Century (engraving)
7185692 Carved wooden misericords from Rouen Cathedral, France, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cordonnier; Shoemaker; Schuhmacher (engraving)
7195524 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cordonnier; Shoemaker; Schuhmacher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cordonnier; Shoemaker; Schuhmacher)

Arms of the Worshipful Company of Skinners (colour litho)
7193660 Arms of the Worshipful Company of Skinners (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Worshipful Company of Skinners)

Arms of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers (colour litho)
7193654 Arms of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers)

Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho)
7193649 Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for Window Display)

Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho)
7193647 Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for Window Display)

"A Stitch in Time saves Nine"(engraving)
7188313 " A Stitch in Time saves Nine" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savetier; Cobbler; Schuhflicker (engraving)
7197497 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savetier; Cobbler; Schuhflicker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savetier; Cobbler; Schuhflicker)

The Wits Last Stake; or, The Cobbling Voter and Abject Canvassers, satire on Tory accusations against the Duchess of
7148315 The Wits Last Stake; or, The Cobbling Voter and Abject Canvassers, satire on Tory accusations against the Duchess of Devonshire of bribing voters while canvassing on behalf of the Whig

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)

Manipulative Processes (colour litho)
7158154 Manipulative Processes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manipulative Processes)

Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker
6340295 Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker)

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In the realm of shoemaking, a world unfolds where craftsmanship and dedication intertwine. From the Victorian era to present times, the artistry of cobblers has remained timeless. Various shoemaking tools serve as their trusted companions, guiding them through each meticulous step. Transporting us back in time, we witness two cobblers mending shoes with utmost precision. In Tunisia, skilled shoemakers carry on this ancient tradition, passing down their expertise from generation to generation. The village cobbler of 1937 stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of this craft. Even young hands have been known to repair boots since 1930; a boy's determination shines through as he breathes new life into worn-out soles. Surprisingly enough, even fire stations at Quarriers Homes in Bridge Of Weir have witnessed the magic touch of these artisans. Legends speak of Irish leprechauns or fairy shoemakers who work tirelessly under moonlit skies - an enchanting tale that adds mystique to this noble profession. Meanwhile, general stores at Orphan Homes of Scotland in Bridge Of Weir display shelves adorned with handcrafted footwear - symbols of hope and resilience for those less fortunate. Within the walls of schools at Orphan Homes in Bridge Of Weir lies not only education but also an opportunity for young minds to learn the artistry behind shoe making - nurturing future generations' passion for this age-old trade. And amidst it all stands a man diligently crafting clogs – his hands shaping wood into functional works of art that will withstand countless journeys ahead. In every stitch and hammer strike lies a story waiting to be told – tales woven by dedicated individuals who breathe life into our most essential accessory: shoes.