Shoemaker Collection

London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker, at the sign of the Boot and Breeches, Shoemaker Row, near Aldgate. 18th century

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

The bakery, the butchers, the shoemaker, 19th century lithograph, bread, oven, fire, baker, bake, flour, baked, boots, leather, craft, shoe, hammer, tool, handcraft, handwork, craftsman, soles

Shoemakers workshops, some of the employees are children. Italy 1897 Photography
FGL5496256 Shoemakers workshops, some of the employees are children. Italy 1897 Photography; Fototeca Gilardi.

Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879739 Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Duplessy, Jean-Alphonse (1817-c.1872); 60.5x51.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Jeremy Nobbler, the cobbler (colour litho)
8642523 Jeremy Nobbler, the cobbler (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeremy Nobbler, the cobbler)

Ancient sandal maker as pictured on the wall of the ruined temples at Thebes, Egypt (litho)
8641596 Ancient sandal maker as pictured on the wall of the ruined temples at Thebes, Egypt (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion
8650106 Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion, Serenade, Sheep-shearing, Shoemaker (engraving) by German School

An ancient Roman market scene, shoemakers, etc (engraving)
8647324 An ancient Roman market scene, shoemakers, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ancient Roman market scene, shoemakers, etc)

Hand-Sewing (colour photo)
8638913 Hand-Sewing (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand-Sewing. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde)

Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1
FLO4603250 Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1, decorated shoes from the reign of Edward III (2-6)

Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900
LUX4765685 Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Maghreb)

Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3, centurion's sandal 4
FLO4603126 Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3, centurion's sandal 4, spiked sandal for marching 5, nailed sandal sole 6, shoe sandal 7

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

Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar
FLO4658387 Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar

The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die
IMB4827345 The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die Heinzelmannchen zu Koln" by August Kopisch (1799-1853)

The shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of the Patron's Saint, St Crispin, 1850
3478071 The shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of the Patron's Saint, St Crispin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the shoemaker's of London celebrating the day of)

Stitching Uppers (b/w photo)
8638915 Stitching Uppers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stitching Uppers)

A Leather Market (b/w photo)
8638921 A Leather Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Leather Market)

A Cobbler, Damascus (colour litho)
8650853 A Cobbler, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cobbler, Damascus)

Taylor, a blind cobbler or industrious beggar. Lived at 6 Saffron Hill and worked stands at Whitehall
FLO5000840 Taylor, a blind cobbler or industrious beggar. Lived at 6 Saffron Hill and worked stands at Whitehall and Tottenham Court Road

Crafts: Shoemaker. Manufacturer of footwear has the old working outside, USA. Colour engraving, 19th century
NWI4827185 Crafts: Shoemaker. Manufacturer of footwear has the old working outside, USA. Colour engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Crafts: Shoemaker)

European shoes and boots: Russian boot 1, Russian woman's sandal 2, Finnish woman's sandal 3
FLO4603217 European shoes and boots: Russian boot 1, Russian woman's sandal 2, Finnish woman's sandal 3, Finnish woman's slipper 4, Finnish bejeweled shoes 5,6

Shoemaker at work in his workshop, 1894 (engraving)
PCT4276558 Shoemaker at work in his workshop, 1894 (engraving); (add.info.: Shoemaker at work in his stale - Signed Lacoste illustration of a school book 1894.); Photo © Gusman.

The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, opera by R. Wagner. c.1900 (chromo)
3433694 The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, opera by R. Wagner. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Music. Classical music. Hans sachs, the cobbler)

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Bloomfield as Working Shoemaker (engraving)
8673794 Bloomfield as Working Shoemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloomfield as Working Shoemaker)

Trade card for Challis and Son, boot and ladies' shoe maker, Norwich (engraving)
8677725 Trade card for Challis and Son, boot and ladies' shoe maker, Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Challis and Son)

Unhairing Skins (colour litho)
8638918 Unhairing Skins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unhairing Skins)

Dyeing Skins (colour litho)
8638919 Dyeing Skins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyeing Skins. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde)

Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column
8650041 Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column, Comet (engraving) by German School

Clickers at Work (b/w photo)
8652813 Clickers at Work (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clickers at Work)

Women workers repairing army boots, World War I (b/w photo)
8626591 Women workers repairing army boots, World War I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women workers repairing army boots)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8713000 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

The shoemaking class of the Indian school of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA)
NWI4899110 The shoemaking class of the Indian school of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA), circa 1880 - Duotone reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Shoemaking class

Northampton Shoe Making factory, 1869
3478849 Northampton Shoe Making factory, 1869; (add.info.: Northampton Shoe Making: Middleman's factory. 1869. Middleman took work in from larger factories)

Limeing Pits (b/w photo)
8638920 Limeing Pits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limeing Pits. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde)

Making Lasts (b/w photo)
8638917 Making Lasts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Lasts. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde)

Some Curious Fashions in Boots (colour litho)
8638916 Some Curious Fashions in Boots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Curious Fashions in Boots)

Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo)
1790145 Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the leather in France : from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop)

Where the Shoe Pinches (engraving)
8659080 Where the Shoe Pinches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where the Shoe Pinches)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664288 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shoemaker of the Bastille)

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Salernes: shoemaker's echoppe in a tree in the village square
LUX4767922 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Salernes: shoemaker's echoppe in a tree in the village square, the shoemaker and children

Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4828249 Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century)

Letter C: workshop of a shoemaker (shoemaker). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202452 Letter C: workshop of a shoemaker (shoemaker). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

The interior of the Middleman's Factory, 1850
3478716 The interior of the Middleman's Factory, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Middleman's Factory in the Northampton Shoe Making quarter)

Little Workers: The Boot and Shoe Maker (colour litho)
8629549 Little Workers: The Boot and Shoe Maker (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boot and Shoe Maker)

The cobbler was much surprised to find himself in a beautiful bed (colour litho)
8644899 The cobbler was much surprised to find himself in a beautiful bed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Crafting the Soles of History: A Journey through the Shoemakers' World" Step into the fascinating world of shoemaking, where artisans from different corners of the globe have left their mark. From London to Japan, ancient Egypt to modern-day factories, these craftsmen have shaped our footwear and history alike. In bustling London, James Potter's trade card proudly proclaims him as a Leather Breeches Maker. His skilled hands fashioning not only pants but also shoes for discerning customers seeking quality craftsmanship. Across continents in Northampton's Mansfield shoe factory, a worker meticulously cuts out leather shoe uppers. Each precise stroke represents dedication and precision that will soon grace someone's feet with comfort and style. Venturing eastward to Japan, we encounter Zori Sandal makers delicately weaving together intricate designs using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Their artistry brings forth elegant sandals that embody both tradition and contemporary flair. Not far away in Japan lies another master craftsman - the Geta Clog Maker. With expertise honed over years of practice, he carves wooden soles into unique shapes while ensuring utmost comfort for wearers navigating busy streets or serene gardens. Meet Mr Snob - an enigmatic figure among Vanishing London tradesmen captured by Posada's haunting illustrations. The shoemaker immortalized amidst skeletons reminds us that even in times gone by, cobblers played an essential role in society. Travel back further in time to ancient Egypt where cobblers skillfully crafted sandals and shoes fit for pharaohs and commoners alike. Their meticulous workmanship ensured durability while reflecting societal status through intricate designs adorning each pair. Journey westward to Jaffa in Western Israel where a bootmaker hammers away at his craft with unwavering determination. In this coastal town steeped in history, his creations echo stories of resilience and adaptability across cultures. As we conclude our odyssey, we return to Posada's evocative skeletons of tradesmen.