Sandals Collection

Hermes, 1886. Artist: Jonnard
Hermes, 1886. The Greek god Hermes with winged helmet and sandals. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Girl playing Nurse
A young girl in her nurses outfit, tends to her teddys injuries with copious bandaging, whilst a pet cat watches on. She seems to be getting her medical knowledge from the First Aid manual in her

Girls Play Bowls / 1940S
Faith Dorn, Alice Talton, Juanita Stark, Lucia Carroll and Jean Ames wearing various sunsuits show a bit of leg on the bowling green

Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Poster advertising Union Castle cruises for South Africa, East Africa and around the African coast

Japanese Samurai Fighter
The Samurai hero Yashitzone in combat with an armoured opponent

Two Girls Play Leapfrog
Two girls playing leapfrog in country grassland

The Conversion of Paula, by Alma-Tadema
The Conversion of Paula, by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema RA (1836-1912). Date: 1898

Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic - Incredibly long hair
Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic Sadhu with incredibly long hair, worn in thick dreadlocks called jata. Date: circa 1910s

London Life - Fashion pages by Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Spread from the short-lived but impossibly cool magazine, London Life, with a column by sixties supermodel Jean Shrimpton who regularly wrote about the clothes she liked

Accessories for Sunshine, 1954
A woman sits enjoying the holiday sunshine surrounded by raffia accessories including a huge coolie hat, natural sandals, red sandals, a cone bag, an Ascher cotton square in diced blue and white

Muslim man praying in the desert, Sebha, Ubari, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Advert for Jaeger womens trouser suit 1938
Stylish & comfortable wide- legged trouser-suit worn with a red scarf & sandals. 1938

Bathroom Scene - Lisbeth, pub. in Lasst Licht Hinin
STC61910 Bathroom Scene - Lisbeth, pub. in Lasst Licht Hinin (Let in More Light) 1909 (colour litho) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Swedish

Girls with dolls and prams, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with dolls and prams on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239566 Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Smoking Geisha
A nonchalant Japanese geisha girl, smoking a cigarette, wearing flip-flop sandals. Date: 1930s

Rayne shoes advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Rayne shoes, in particular their range of brocade heels for memorable evenings. Date: 1953

Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc, using the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway to Newhaven and Dieppe, programme free from any office of Thomas Cook & Son

Split, Croatia
Legs of walking man at Diocletians Palace, Split, Croatia

Sandal Sellers 1930S
Twin sandal makers selling their wares in a bazaar

Walsingham Pilgrims
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine

Conversion of Galen
CLAUDIUS GALEN " Conversion of Galen" Greek physician to 5 Roman emperors and to gladiators. Author of the theory of the 4 humours

Mercury riding Pegasus, known as the Horse of Marly, 1701-02 (marble)
XIR167868 Mercury riding Pegasus, known as the Horse of Marly, 1701-02 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); height: 326 cm; Louvre, Paris

Gaetano Crivelli, c. 1725 (oil on canvas)
3610557 Gaetano Crivelli, c.1725 (oil on canvas) by Partridge, John (1790-1872); 84x55 cm; The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, London

Boy with bicycle wheel, Balham, SW London
A little boy with a bicycle wheel on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Family of five on a motorcycle in Rhodes, Greece
A family of five on a Zundapp motorcycle in Rhodes, Greece

Boy sitting and reading
A young boy sits on a pouffe reading a book. Pastel sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Thessaloniki - Turkish Woman in extraordinary voluminous leggings! Date: circa 1916

The Slipper Chapel
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims thronged to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk, leaving their sandals in the " Slipper Chapel" and walking barefoot 2 miles to the shrine Date

Beach Dress
A perfect outfit for the seaside: sleeveless dress with fitted bodice, bow detail, 3/4 length skirt with contrasting fringing, strappy sandals, straw hat & bucket bag

Geisha Picking Flowers
A geisha picking flowers

Elsa Schiaparelli and daughter Gogo at Monte Carlo
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 - 1973), Italian fashion designer, pictured on holiday at Monte Carlo in the company of her daughter, Gogo. Date: 1938

Cobblers making sandals in ancient Egypt, with examples of curved-toe sandal 1, palm-leaf sandals 2,3
FLO4603174 Cobblers making sandals in ancient Egypt, with examples of curved-toe sandal 1, palm-leaf sandals 2,3,, 4 and leather close-laced shoe 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from J

San or Bushman musician playing a gorah or lesiba, a string-wind instrument
FLO4569099 San or Bushman musician playing a gorah or lesiba, a string-wind instrument. Copied from William John Burchell's Travels in the Interior of South Africa

Chinese natural clothing
5312118 Chinese natural clothing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Chinese natural clothing including: rice straw cloaks and wooden and straw sandals)

Felicite Desmousseaux as Roscius in the tragedy Sylla by Victor Joseph Etienne de Jouy, Theatre Francais, 1826
FLO4606757 Felicite Desmousseaux as Roscius in the tragedy Sylla by Victor Joseph Etienne de Jouy, Theatre Francais, 1826. Handcoloured lithograph by F

An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory)
LMG144916 An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; © Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK.

Woman in Egyptian dancer costume, with dress decorated with hieroglyphs, palm fan and sandals
FLO4974692 Woman in Egyptian dancer costume, with dress decorated with hieroglyphs, palm fan and sandals. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

Statue of a Greek muse in chiton and sandals, with siren's feathers in her hair
FLO4997309 Statue of a Greek muse in chiton and sandals, with siren's feathers in her hair. In the house of Francesco Lisca in Parione. Copperplate engraving by G

Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask
5912944 Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask and rosary on his belt

Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Lorenzo (1680-1744)
Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. Creator: Unknown
Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements

"The Meeting of Abraham's Servant with Rebekah at the Well", by W. Hilton, R.A..., 1864
"The Meeting of Abraham's Servant with Rebekah at the Well", by W. Hilton, R.A., in the National Gallery, South Kensington, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Wandering minstrels at Yokohama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Wandering minstrels at Yokohama, 1864. Engraving of a sketch '...by Mr. C. Wirgman, our special artist...of wandering musicians

sisters
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Orator in Prison, late 18th century. Creator: Hubert Robert
Orator in Prison, late 18th century

The Holy Family with the Infant St John, St Elizabeth and St Anna, 1538-1544. Creators: Vincent Sellaer, Frans Floris
The Holy Family with the Infant St John, St Elizabeth and St Anna, 1538-1544

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Step into timeless elegance with Hermes sandals, a true work of art by Jonnard in 1886. These sandals embody the grace and sophistication that have made Hermes an iconic brand. In a playful scene reminiscent of childhood innocence, a girl takes on the role of nurse, her feet adorned with delicate sandals. The juxtaposition of youthful imagination and refined footwear creates a charming tableau. Transport yourself to the 1940s as girls engage in a friendly game of bowls, their stylish sandals adding flair to their sporty attire. These vintage-inspired sandals capture the spirit of an era filled with resilience and camaraderie. An enchanting poster advertising Union Castle evokes images of exotic travels and luxurious adventures. Imagine strolling along pristine beaches or exploring vibrant markets wearing these exquisite sandals fit for any globetrotter. Channel your inner warrior with Japanese Samurai Fighter-inspired sandals. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these fierce yet elegant footwear pays homage to ancient traditions while embracing contemporary style. Relive carefree moments from childhood as two girls play leapfrog, their laughter echoing through time. Their comfortable yet fashionable sandals allow them to fully embrace joyous spontaneity without compromising on style. The Conversion of Paula by Alma-Tadema is brought to life through intricately designed sandals that mirror the opulence depicted in this masterpiece painting. Walk in the footsteps of history's great figures while exuding confidence and refinement. London Life's fashion pages come alive through Jean Shrimpton's iconic photographs from 1965. Step out onto bustling city streets wearing these chic sandals featured alongside cutting-edge designs, becoming part of London's vibrant fashion scene. Accessories for Sunshine take center stage in 1954 as women embrace outdoor activities bathed in warm rays. Complement your sun-kissed look with versatile and fashionable sandals designed for both comfort and style under sunny skies. Witness devotion amidst vast desert landscapes as a Muslim man prays in Sebha, Ubari, Libya.