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Shoe Mender Collection

The shoe mender, a skilled craftsman with hands that work magic on worn-out soles and frayed seams

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: Shoe Shop, 1903. Creator: Unknown

Shoe Shop, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Shoe Shop, 1903

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c. 1830 (colour litho)

Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c. 1830 (colour litho)
CHT274901 Saint-Simonian Women and their occupations, c.1830 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint)

The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint)
BSA273480 The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint) by Morland, George (1763-1804) (after); Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: Yoshida on the Tokaido (Tokaido Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount

Yoshida on the Tokaido (Tokaido Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: The Cobblers Happy Family, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

The Cobblers Happy Family, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Cobblers Happy Family, (c1900). Domestic scene showing a cobblers workshop in the family home; the cobbler and his assistant making and repairing shoes

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: The Cobbler, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon

The Cobbler, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
The Cobbler, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: The Cobbler, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev

The Cobbler, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev
The Cobbler, study for the decoration of the Ruzheinaya (Rifle) Square in Petrograd, 1918

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: Workshop of the Shoe Maker, 1881. Artist: Max Lieberman

Workshop of the Shoe Maker, 1881. Artist: Max Lieberman
Workshop of the Shoe Maker, 1881

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: Roman relief of a shoe-maker or repairer from Rheims, France, c1st-2nd century

Roman relief of a shoe-maker or repairer from Rheims, France, c1st-2nd century

Background imageShoe Mender Collection: A Village Scene with a Cobbler, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

A Village Scene with a Cobbler, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
BAL99433 A Village Scene with a Cobbler, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Victors (Victoors), Jan (1620-76); 63x78.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright


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The shoe mender, a skilled craftsman with hands that work magic on worn-out soles and frayed seams. With precision and care, they breathe new life into old shoes, restoring them to their former glory. Each stitch is a testament to their dedication to preserving the art of traditional cobbling in a world of fast fashion and disposable footwear. Their workshop is filled with the scent of leather and the sound of hammers tapping against heels, creating a symphony of repair and renewal. Customers flock to them for their expertise and craftsmanship, knowing that their beloved shoes are in good hands. The shoe mender is not just a repair person; they are an artist who honors the history and heritage of each pair of shoes that crosses their threshold. In a throwaway society, they stand as a beacon of sustainability and quality craftsmanship, reminding us all that some things are worth fixing instead of replacing.