The Book of the Feet
Author : Joseph Sparkes Hall
Publisher :
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 23,90 MB
Release : 1847
Category : Boots
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Author : Joseph Sparkes Hall
Publisher :
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 23,90 MB
Release : 1847
Category : Boots
ISBN :
Author : Joseph Sparkes Hall
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 1847
Category : Footwear
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Author : Joseph Sparkes Hall
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,71 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781021175366
Author : Joseph Sparkes HALL
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 27,6 MB
Release : 1847
Category :
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Author : J. Sparkes Hall
Publisher :
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 29,13 MB
Release : 1846
Category : Boots
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Author : J. S. Hall
Publisher :
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781473338067
This 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.
Author : Joseph Sparkes Hall
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 32,19 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781289691219
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : B. E. Hazard
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 2017-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1473344654
This is the twenty-third edition of the "Harvard Economic Studies", focusing on the intricacies of the boot and shoe industry in Massachusetts before 1875. It chronicles the evolution and development of the industry from 1760-1875 and includes supplementary chapters on such subjects as Medieval shoemaking tools, modern shoe repair, contemporary manufacturing processes, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the shoe industry, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "Home and Handicraft Stages", "Domestic Stage, Putting-Out System, 1760-1855. Phase 1, 1760-1810", "Domestic Stage. Phase 2, 1810-1837", "Domestic Stage. Phase 3, 1855-1875", "Factory Stage. Phase 1, 1855-1875", "The Human Element in the Boot and Shoe Industry", "Processes on Shoes in a Modern Factory", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.
Author : Margo DeMello
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Design
ISBN : 0313357145
COSTUME, CLOTHES & FASHION. This one-of-a-kind, A-to-Z reference work contains over 150 fascinating entries and intriguing sidebars that look at feet and adornment of feet across the many culturesof the world throughout time. A wide range of international and multicultural topics are covered, including footbinding, fetishes, diseases, customs and beliefs, shoe construction, myths and folktales, the history of footwear, iconic brands and types of shoes, removing shoes upon entering a house, covering feet up for social customs, and the types of footwear worn around the world.
Author : Boot Manufacturers' Federation of Great Britain and Ireland
Publisher :
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 13,71 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Shoe industry
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