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Shoelace Collection

From brotherly love to festive parades, shoelaces have always been there to tie us together

Background imageShoelace Collection: Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854. Creator: Robert Barnes (1840 - 1895)

Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854. Creator: Robert Barnes (1840 - 1895)
Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)

Background imageShoelace Collection: Irish step dancers perform during the St Patricks Weekend Parade in Valletta

Irish step dancers perform during the St Patricks Weekend Parade in Valletta, Malta March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageShoelace Collection: Comic postcard, Leapfrogging on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Leapfrogging on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageShoelace Collection: Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)

Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)
5055728 Brother Tying his Sisters Shoe, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageShoelace Collection: 5 minutes left till winter

5 minutes left till winter
Golubeva Nataly

Background imageShoelace Collection: Lace up

Lace up
Luc Vangindertael (laGrange)

Background imageShoelace Collection: Boot on a Green Background

Boot on a Green Background
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Background imageShoelace Collection: Worn out mans shoe

Worn out mans shoe
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Background imageShoelace Collection: Closeup of Toddler Walking

Closeup of Toddler Walking
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Background imageShoelace Collection: Woman police officer with small boys, London

Woman police officer with small boys, London
Woman police officer on duty in London, tying the shoelace of a small boy as his friends look on. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageShoelace Collection: Things a Suffragette Cannot Do

Things a Suffragette Cannot Do. A man raises his leg onto a wall to tie his shoelace. Captioned, There are things that even a suffragette cannot do. Date: circa 1910

Background imageShoelace Collection: Grey and yellow football boot, side view

Grey and yellow football boot, side view

Background imageShoelace Collection: An Air Force Basic Military Training trainee reties his boots

An Air Force Basic Military Training trainee reties his boots
July 27, 2011 - An Air Force Basic Military Training trainee reties his boots after finishing the low-crawl through an obstacle course during the Creating Leaders

Background imageShoelace Collection: Dog tags hang from a M16 memorial of a fallen soldier

Dog tags hang from a M16 memorial of a fallen soldier
March 12, 2010 - Dog tags with the names of five Marines and one sailor hang from a M16 memorial display during a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Background imageShoelace Collection: Used childrens shoes

Used childrens shoes

Background imageShoelace Collection: STREET PEDDLER, 1868. Shoe-lace man. Engraving, 1868

STREET PEDDLER, 1868. Shoe-lace man. Engraving, 1868

Background imageShoelace Collection: Shoelace sweets and colourful round sweets

Shoelace sweets and colourful round sweets

Background imageShoelace Collection: Shoelace sweets, close-up

Shoelace sweets, close-up

Background imageShoelace Collection: Two Labrador puppies chewing shoelaces on boot

Two Labrador puppies chewing shoelaces on boot

Background imageShoelace Collection: Labrador puppy chewing shoelace

Labrador puppy chewing shoelace


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From brotherly love to festive parades, shoelaces have always been there to tie us together. In this vintage masterpiece by Robert Barnes from 1854, we witness a heartwarming scene of a brother tenderly tying his sister's shoe, showcasing the timeless bond between siblings. Fast forward to modern times, and the lively Irish step dancers mesmerize the crowd during the St Patrick's Weekend Parade in Valletta, their perfectly laced shoes tapping rhythmically on the pavement. Playfulness takes center stage as depicted in a comic postcard capturing friends leapfrogging on the beach; their shoelaces flying through the air with each jump. A blast from the past brings us back to 1854 with another lithograph showing a brother assisting his sister yet again – proving that chivalry never goes out of style. As winter approaches and time ticks away, we are reminded of those frantic moments when only five minutes remain until winter officially arrives - our fingers fumbling to lace up our boots before stepping into frosty adventures. Against a vibrant green background, an exquisite boot stands proudly as if ready for its next stylish journey. But not all shoes tell tales of new beginnings; some bear marks of well-worn paths traveled. The worn-out man's shoe tells stories untold - journeys taken and memories made along every scuffed inch. In life's grand tapestry, even toddlers take their first steps towards independence while we marvel at their tiny feet clad in adorable shoes with carefully tied laces. And it is not just children who inspire awe but also women police officers fearlessly protecting communities alongside small boys in London streets. Yet history reminds us that progress has been hard-fought; suffragettes faced limitations on what they could do or be. But even amidst adversity, shoelaces symbolize unity and resilience – holding steadfast against injustice.