Clogs Collection

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

Young Dutch boy and girl share a kiss at sunset Date: 1929

Suffragette Lancashire Lass Arrested. A Lancashire lass in clogs and shawl being Escorted Through Palace Yard by two burly policemen

Wooden Dutch clogs for sale in a market, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Cobbler
Making a wooden shoe. Date: 1950s

Woman washing clothes in a river
A woman washes clothes in a river, using a washboard

Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Artist: Nico Jungmann
Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 59 (London, 15th February 1898)

Noon, or The Siesta, after Millet, 1890 (oil on canvas)
XIR33780 Noon, or The Siesta, after Millet, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73x91 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Meridienne ou La Sieste; ); Dutch

Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon
Promotional postcard for Miss Hook of Holland by Paul Rubens and Austin Hurgon; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 31st January 1907. For George Dances Co

Carantec, Brittany, France, Crevette fishergirls
Carante cin the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France - Crevette fishergirls. Date: circa 1910s

Washing Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl hangs out the washing on a windy day, while a little boy holds a full basket of clothes for her

Baking Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl kneads some dough, while a little boy tastes some freshly baked pastry

Bacup Coconut Dancers
NUTTERS DANCE:(Lancashire) Britannia Bacup Coconut dancers, York Summer Festival. In order that their spell may be more effective they black their faces in disguise

Comfort to the Corns, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving)
3051740 Comfort to the Corns, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calling in the Gleaners, 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR34817 Calling in the Gleaners, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 90x176 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Sweets for the Sweet - Dutch children kissing
Two dutch children share a kiss. Date: circa 1910s

Mending Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl sits mending a little boys breeches, while he stands uncomfortably with a towel round his waist

Dutch clogs and tulips in Holland, Europe

Belgian Baby & Dogs
A typically Belgian child in a long blue gown, wearing a white little cap and clogs meets two dogs as big as her pulling a straw cart

Pair of Dutch clogs hanging on display in shop, Amsterdam

ERC 1958: Tulip Rally
APRIL 26: A van Eck / A van Doorn, DKW 750, are greeted by women in local costume during the Tulip Rally on April 26, 1958. (Photo by LAT Images)

Little girl with basket and flowers in hands, 1898-1900. Creator: Johan Severin Nilson
Little girl with basket and flowers in hands, 1898-1900. The girl is Selma Andersson (born 1893), daughter of a crofter. She can be found in many of Severin Nilson's photos and paintings

A quaint study on the Castle Garth stairs, Newcastle, clog-making is an old local industry that still carries on - though with difficulty. 20th March 1931

Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). Artist: FH Townsend
Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). A small boy in clogs representing Belgium stands up against a bullying Germany holding a club and sausages. Cartoon that originally appeared in Punch, August 1914

Collection of the traditional wooden shoes aa or clogs aa in the Zaanse Schans museum
Collection of the traditional wooden shoes a or clogs a in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Europe, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Souvenir Shop Display of Colourful Wooden Clogs

Wooden Dutch clogs for sale in a market, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Klompen (traditional dutch wooden shoes), Niewmarkt Square market, Holland

Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court
3787626 Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court; (add.info.: Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court. A young girl in front of her parents)

Dutch advertisement for Philips 1/2 Watt lightbulb
3784861 Dutch advertisement for Philips 1/2 Watt lightbulb; (add.info.: Dutch advertisement for Philips 1/2 Watt lightbulb)

Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
NGW388596 Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Israels, Jozef (Josef) (1824-1911); 21.5x34 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho)
XIR189530 The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Carle Vernet)

Two men pose for photograph in Birmingham, Tuesday 3rd December 1935

The clogs of the cotton-mill workers on the cobblestones in the street were once part of everyday life - but now their sight and sound have gone forever. 17th August 1932

Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650

Zuyder Zee, a revue, Cardiff and Swansea, Wales
Zuyder Zee, a revue by R E Jones Ltd, in Cardiff and Swansea, Wales -- None but the Brave Deserve the fair. early 20th century

British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Some 2, 000 of the sailors who were sent over by Mr

Male costumes from Landerneau and Goulven, from Les Costumes Bretons de Sorrieu
XIR257166 Male costumes from Landerneau and Goulven, from Les Costumes Bretons de Sorrieu (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Girl on a space hopper, 1970s

A Dutch boatman, 1898. Artist: Nico Jungmann
A Dutch boatman, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 15, no 67 (London, 15th October 1898)

Traditional wooden shoes aa or clogs aa in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam
Traditional wooden shoes a or clogs a in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Poster, Sainte Marie aux Mines, Haut-Rhin, France Date: 1950

Japan - Geta Clog Maker
Geta Clog Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Block of wood with carved notches and symbols
A block of wood with a calendar of carved notches and symbols Date: 1860

Dutch Tulip Girl

Dutch girl and boy carrying a washing basket

Dutch Boy Fishing

When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus and help the horses drag it up a slope. Date: 1872

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"Clogs: A Timeless Symbol of Tradition, Love, and Resilience" Step back in time to the enchanting era captured by "The Angelus (c1857-1859)" painting. As the distant church bell rings out, a young Dutch boy and girl steal a tender kiss at sunset. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of wooden Dutch clogs for sale in an Amsterdam market. In Lancashire, amidst the fight for women's rights, a brave suffragette known as the "Lancashire Lass" is arrested. Her determination echoes through history as she paves the way for equality while wearing her trusty clogs. Meanwhile, a skilled cobbler diligently crafts these iconic shoes that have provided comfort to generations. With each stitch and hammer strike, he ensures that every pair will bring relief to weary feet and protect them from corns. Across rivers and fields, hardworking women find solace in their sturdy clogs as they wash clothes or bake bread on Washing Day or Baking Day. These simple yet reliable footwear become their loyal companions throughout daily chores. Traveling further south to Carantec in Brittany, France, we encounter Crevette fishergirls donning their resilient clogs while braving turbulent waves. These fearless women exemplify strength and resilience with every step they take. Finally, we arrive at Bacup where Coconut Dancers showcase their vibrant culture through rhythmic dances performed exclusively in traditional attire – including colorful costumes adorned with intricately carved wooden clogs. From timeless paintings capturing moments of love and devotion to historical events marking progress towards gender equality; from bustling markets selling authentic Dutch footwear to hardworking individuals finding solace during laborious tasks – they have transcended time as symbols of tradition, love, and resilience across Europe. So slip into your own pair of comfortable wooden shoes today - embrace both style and heritage while honoring those who came before us.