Shoe Maker Collection

Various shoemaking tools
Various tools used by a shoemaker or cobbler, including scissors, pliers, hammers, a skewer, a ruler and strong thread

Victorian Shoemaker
A Victorian shoemaker in his workshop

Two Cobblers Mend Shoes
Two cobblers, seated on a low bench in their workshop, set about repairing shoes and fitting new soles

Shoemakers, Tunisia
Two shoemakers in their small workshop, Tunisia

Village Cobbler 1937
The village cobbler working by the light of his oil lamp in his workshop in Congresbury, Somerset, England

Boy Repairs Boots / 1930
A boy is taught to mend his own boots in classes at a London School

Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, Bridge Of Weir
Fire station, fire engine, ladders and uniformed firemen at the Quarriers childrens homes, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The cottage homes were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire
Aerial view of 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

Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker
An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes

General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The general store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Jars of sweets feature prominently on its shelves

School at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
Children pouring out of the school 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

Man making clogs, Alkmar market, Holland, Europe

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Microscopic Section of Horse's Skin (litho)
8638923 Microscopic Section of Horse's Skin (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscopic Section of Horse's Skin)

Parts of a Boot (litho)
8638922 Parts of a Boot (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parts of a Boot. Illustration for A Day with Leather Workers (Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press)

Trade card for E J Brashier, boot and shoe maker, London (engraving)
8677633 Trade card for E J Brashier, boot and shoe maker, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for E J Brashier, boot and shoe maker)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Cobbler and the Banker (engraving)
8669301 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Cobbler and the Banker (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cobbler and the Banker)

Caucasus: Tiflis Shoe Maker
3785892 Caucasus: Tiflis Shoe Maker; (add.info.: Caucasus: Tiflis Shoe Maker. Early 20th century Russian postcard. Tiflis, capital city of Georgia (modern day Tbilisi).); Lebrecht History

Portrait of Vincenzo Grassi, 1620 circa, Bartolomeo Schedoni (oil on canvas)
7064220 Portrait of Vincenzo Grassi, 1620 circa, Bartolomeo Schedoni (oil on canvas) by Schedoni, Bartolomeo (c.1570-1615); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The shoemaker, 1894 (oil on canvas)
AIS5355989 The shoemaker, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Abarzuza y Rodriguez de Arias, Felipe (1871-1948); 97x75 cm; Museo de Cadiz

A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving)
7234792 A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A virago beating a man with a stick)

17th century Dutch shoemaker in a small shop, 1803 (engraving)
7233061 17th century Dutch shoemaker in a small shop, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving)
7234811 A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern. 1831 (engraving)
7234791 Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village politicians, a shoemaker)

Mother with triplets (colour litho)
7157217 Mother with triplets (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother with triplets. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving)
7154157 Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker)

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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.