The Book of the Feet - A History of Boots and ShoesThis vintage book presents a comprehensive history of footwear, exploring the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; as well as the styles in Europe from the middle ages to the nineteenth century. With detailed descriptions, historical information, and fantastic illustrations, "The Book of the Feet" will appeal to those with an interest in historical fashion and the evolution and development of footwear. Contents include: "On the most ancient Covering of the Feet", "The History of Boots and Shoes in England", "On the more modern Forms of Foreign Boots and Shoes", "Commencement of the Trade", "The Structure of the Human Foot, making Lasts Curing Corns, etc.", "The Poetry of the Feet, etc.", "History of Boots and Shoes in the United States", "Biographical Sketches of Eminent Shoemakers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with specially commissioned new introductions on leather crafting and the history of shoemaking. |
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... soles to which a leather upper was attached. The sole and heel were generally made from one piece of maple or ash two inches thick, and a little longer and broader than the desired size of shoe. The outer side of the sole and heel was ...
... soles to which a leather upper was attached. The sole and heel were generally made from one piece of maple or ash two inches thick, and a little longer and broader than the desired size of shoe. The outer side of the sole and heel was ...
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... soles to uppers by means of metallic pins or nails. With the support of the Duke of York, the shoes were manufactured, and, due to their strength, cheapness, and durability, were introduced for the use of the army. In the same year, the ...
... soles to uppers by means of metallic pins or nails. With the support of the Duke of York, the shoes were manufactured, and, due to their strength, cheapness, and durability, were introduced for the use of the army. In the same year, the ...
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... soles. Similarly, reflecting the trade"s humble beginnings, to "cobble" can mean not only to make or mend shoes, but "to put together clumsily; or, to bungle." As is evident from this short introduction, "shoemaking" has a long and ...
... soles. Similarly, reflecting the trade"s humble beginnings, to "cobble" can mean not only to make or mend shoes, but "to put together clumsily; or, to bungle." As is evident from this short introduction, "shoemaking" has a long and ...
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... , in the formation of the sandals then usually worn in Egypt, the first workman is piercing with his awl the leather thong, at the side of the sole, through which the straps were passed, which secured the sandal to the foot; before.
... , in the formation of the sandals then usually worn in Egypt, the first workman is piercing with his awl the leather thong, at the side of the sole, through which the straps were passed, which secured the sandal to the foot; before.
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... sole of fig. 2, and a double band of twisted leaves secures and strengthens the edge; a thong of the strong fibres ... sole, between the great toe and that next to it, so that the sole was held firmly, however the foot moved, and yet it ...
... sole of fig. 2, and a double band of twisted leaves secures and strengthens the edge; a thong of the strong fibres ... sole, between the great toe and that next to it, so that the sole was held firmly, however the foot moved, and yet it ...
Contents
On the more modern Forms of foreign Boots and Shoes | |
Commencement of the Trade | |
The Poetry of the Feet | |
History of Boots and Shoes in the United States | |
Crispin Anecdotes | |
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ancient ancient Egypt ankle antiquity appear beautiful became Bloomfield boots and shoes British museum brogue brother buckles buskin calceus century chopine classes clothes color comfort common copied cordwainers corns cothurnus covered craft Crispin curious custom decorated dress Drew early Egypt elastic boot England English engraved fashion fastened feet foot footwear front Gideon Lee given gold half-boot heel high shoes HISTORY OF BOOTS inches instep journeyman kind of boot knee labor laced ladies London man’s manner material matter modern morocco NOAH WORCESTER Ocrea ornamented painting pair of lasts period persons plate reign remarkable Roger Sherman Roman round Samuel Drew sandals says secured sewing shape Shefford Sherman shoemaker shoes worn silk skin slipper sole specimen stitches stockings Suwarrow tannic acid tannin tanning thong thread toes trade upper leather walking wear wearer Wellington Wellington boot wore workman