Bootmaker Collection

Trade signs: Leather and Footwear (litho)
6026913 Trade signs: Leather and Footwear (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather and Footwear)

Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth (North Side), illustration from Baxter
1547545 Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth (North Side), illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia, 1859 (coloured engraving) by American School

The Cobbler, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Bootmaker at work, Jaffa, Western Israel
Bootmaker at work in Jaffa, Western Israel, while his customer waits for a repair to be done. Date: 1920s

Procession, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire
Procession, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, near Stretford, Lancashire, England. Showing W Beardow - Shoe & Bootmaker ands Gregson - Gents Outfitter, Hatter & Hosier Date: 1910s

Street Scene, Thought to be Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire
Street Scene, Thought to be Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. Showings Fensome - Bootmaker Date: 1900s

LB Bunce Bootmaker, Unknown location, England. Date: 1890s

Bootmaker J. H. Cope, late C19th (b / w photo)
XJF696685 Bootmaker J. H. Cope, late C19th (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR172417 The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 53x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in the Champagne region of France; ); French, out of copyright

Advertorial card for an English Boot and Shoe maker - Hoare and Cole of Northampton. Date: 1906

Thomas Hardy, Bootmaker
THOMAS HARDY Scottish bootmaker and radical politician, imprisoned in the Tower and tried for treason but acquitted to popular acclaim. Seen at his trial. Date: 1752 - 1832

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

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A skilled bootmaker diligently hammers away at his craft, creating sturdy footwear in Jaffa, Western Israel. The rhythmic sound of his tools echoes through the air as he meticulously shapes and molds leather into functional works of art. In Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire, a grand procession celebrates the trade signs that proudly display "Leather and Footwear" with lithographic precision. As we stroll down Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth on the North Side, an enchanting illustration from Baxter's collection captures our attention. It depicts bustling activity outside a bootmaker's shop, where customers eagerly await their custom-made shoes. In vibrant color lithograph style, "The Cobbler" comes alive from Four and Twenty Toilers published in 1900. This charming artwork showcases the humble cobbler immersed in his work while surrounded by shelves filled with various shoe styles waiting for repair or creation. Moving to Huthwaite in Nottinghamshire, a captivating street scene unfolds before our eyes. Thought to be Huthwaite itself, this picturesque setting transports us back in time when local bootmakers were essential figures within their communities. LB Bunce Bootmaker's location remains unknown but leaves us intrigued about this mysterious craftsman who undoubtedly left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to wear his creations. A black-and-white photograph of late C19th bootmaker J. H. Cope further immerses us into history as we witness a moment frozen in time. "The Cobblers, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece painted in 1880, evokes nostalgia for simpler times when artisans poured their hearts into every stitch and sole they crafted. Their dedication shines through each brushstroke as they gather together around their shared passion for shoemaking. Beyond borders and cultures lies the majestic Minaret of the Grand Mosque - Homs, Syria - standing tall amidst turmoil yet representing resilience and craftsmanship passed down through generations.