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Shoe Maker Collection (#4)

In the realm of shoemaking, a world unfolds where craftsmanship and dedication intertwine

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: JERUSALEM SHOEMAKER, c1900. An elderly shoemaker at work in Jerusalem, shown with two girls

JERUSALEM SHOEMAKER, c1900. An elderly shoemaker at work in Jerusalem, shown with two girls. Photochrome, c1900

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: BUSN2D-00012

BUSN2D-00012
Cobblers tools at a reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: John Pounds, provider of education to poor children

John Pounds, provider of education to poor children
John Pounds (1766-1839), a Portsmouth shoemaker, teacher and philanthropist, who from 1818 provided free basic education for the poorest children in the town, by teaching them reading

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: William and Isabella Quarrier

William and Isabella Quarrier
William Quarrier (1829-1903) with his wife Isabella. Quarrier, a successful shoemaker from Greenock, Renfrewshire, took an interest in the welfare of deprived street children

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Shoemaker at Skikda, Algeria

Shoemaker at Skikda, Algeria
Shoemaker at Skikda (formerly Philipeville), Algeria, North Africa

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Drapery Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir

Drapery Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The drapery store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Wash House at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir

Wash House at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The wash house at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir

Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The laundry at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Items came to the laundry for finishing after first being washed in the wash house

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Fitting a Ladys Boot

Fitting a Ladys Boot
Charmant paysage ! (delightful landscape) A shoemaker enjoys the view as he fits a customer with a new pair of boots

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Shoe Shop Satire

Shoe Shop Satire
Shoeing Asses - The Present Fashion for Making Shoes Everlasting. A shoe shop does a roaring trade in repairing shoes with small horse shoes on the heels

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Shoemaker 1867 / Gift Book

Shoemaker 1867 / Gift Book
A Victorian shoemaker/cobbler at work

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: SHOEMAKERs SHOP 1875

SHOEMAKERs SHOP 1875
A shoemaker and shoe repairers shop and workshop, with two well-heeled lady customers admiring a display of shoes and boots

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Riding at Shoemaker

Riding at Shoemaker, Lonesome Spur Ranch, Lonesome Spur, Montana, United States of America, North America

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Shoemaker / 1647 / Broadside

Shoemaker / 1647 / Broadside
A shoemaker. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Old Pub Signs (Plate 1)

Old Pub Signs (Plate 1)
Various old pub signs: Baker, Dairy, Shoemaker, Wine Merchant, Two Jolly Brewers. (plate 1 in series)

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Shoemaker (Series)

Shoemaker (Series)
Le cordonnier - SHOEMAKER - at work on a pair of shoes

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Criminal, Henry Cook

Criminal, Henry Cook
HENRY COOK: Debtor, petty thief, giver of threats of violence, foot-pad, highwayman, horse thief, shoemaker, hanged at Tyburn 6 December 1741

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Medieval French Shopping

Medieval French Shopping
Shops under a covered market in France, including a goldsmith, a shoemaker and a dealer in snuff

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Wilhelm Voigt

Wilhelm Voigt
WILHELM VOIGT German shoemaker who in 1906 successfully passed himself off as the Captain von Kopenick, making fools of Prussian bureaucracy

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: C17 Shoemaker / Woodcut

C17 Shoemaker / Woodcut
A shoe maker sitting at his workbench files the wooden sole of shoe

Background imageShoe Maker Collection: Elves and Shoemaker

Elves and Shoemaker




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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.