Ballet Shoes Collection

Fourth of July - Child As Liberty, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fourth of July - Child As Liberty, 1916
Fourth of July - Child As Liberty, 1916

Ruth Anderson, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ruth Anderson, between 1909 and 1923
Ruth Anderson, between 1909 and 1923

After the Ballet, n.d. Creator: Constantin Guys
After the Ballet, n.d

AB
Eleonora Fridman

ballet
Dmitry Skvortsov

sexy young ballerina standing in a deflection at the ballet machine leaning on it with her hands
Alexandr

Before workout
Normunds Kaprano

ballet
Tran Van Truong

Anna Pavlova, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Anna Pavlova, c1910. Perhaps The Greatest Dancer Whom The World Has Ever Seen. Russian ballerina Pavlova (1881-1931) was the most famous classical ballerina of her era

On pointe
Zanna

Class
Franky De Meyer

Mor
Eleonora Fridman

The Rhythm Of Youth
Mia Meng

Cheerful Rhythm
Mia Meng

black swan. ballerina in a black tutu shows elements of ballet dance in motion
Alexandr

Dance
Tran Van Truong

Emotion!
Aneta Nikolova

Balerina Butterfly Dance
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Time-off
Aneta Nikolova

Anna Pavlova (postcard)
3774681 Anna Pavlova (postcard) by Verlag Hermann Leiser (fl.1907-20s); (add.info.: Anna Pavlova-dancing. Russian ballet dancer, 31 January 1881-22 January 1931); Lebrecht Music Arts

Laura Le Claire, Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Claire, Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865

Laura Le Clair, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Clair, between 1855 and 1865

Laura Le Clair & Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Clair & Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865

Music Hall, 1930 (colour etching)
1194953 Music Hall, 1930 (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 76x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Tamara, a Figure of a Ballerina Tying her Shoe, early 20th century (gilt-bronze, silvered, ivory)
985647 Tamara, a Figure of a Ballerina Tying her Shoe, early 20th century (gilt-bronze, silvered, ivory, veined black marble base) by Chiparus

Top Man, 1931 (oil on canvas)
HEH372339 Top Man, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 182.9x81.3 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Dancer (oil on canvas)
CK101566 The Dancer (oil on canvas) by Marval, Jacqueline (1866-1932); 96.5x142.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Crane Kalman Gallery, London, UK

Toe shoe and tights worn by Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem, 2013-2014
Brazilian ballet dancer Ingrid Silva (born c1988) performs with the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. Skin tone pointe shoes for black

Portrait of Emily Blanche Charlotte, Rose Caroline and Emily Catherine Anne Somerset, daughters of Henry Somerset
5912900 Portrait of Emily Blanche Charlotte, Rose Caroline and Emily Catherine Anne Somerset, daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort

Front cover of Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho)
6030363 Front cover of Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers in the wing (detail), c. 1900-05 (black chalk and pastel on paper)
5938062 Dancers in the wing (detail), c.1900-05 (black chalk and pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Portrait of an actress (b / w photo)
489129 Portrait of an actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown provincial actress, made to sell as a postcard when her company visited St)

Dancers in costume (colour photo)
3094629 Dancers in costume (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers in costume. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Blue-Toned Dancers (The Rehearsal in the Foyer de la Danse), c. 1882 (oil on canvas)
987390 Blue-Toned Dancers (The Rehearsal in the Foyer de la Danse), c.1882 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 50.8x61.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers; Danseuses, c. 1896 (pastel on paper)
1767864 Dancers; Danseuses, c.1896 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 51.1x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; Danseuses. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper

England, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472941 England, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473603)
473602 European Dancers, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 473603) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Five studies of a pair of legs, c. 1878-80 (pencil, charcoal & pastel on green paper)
2562851 Five studies of a pair of legs, c.1878-80 (pencil, charcoal & pastel on green paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941
473029 Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941, 472966, 472956, 472963) by English School

A pair of clowns (colour photo)
3094165 A pair of clowns (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of clowns. Postcard, early 20th century. Signeds I P.); © Look and Learn

Back cover of Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho)
6030378 Back cover of Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ballerina en pointe (litho)
3098396 Ballerina en pointe (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballerina en pointe. Illustration from Le Figaro Photographe, 1892.); © Look and Learn

A pair of clowns (colour photo)
3094167 A pair of clowns (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of clowns. Postcard, early 20th century. Signeds I P.); © Look and Learn

Dancer Putting On Her shoes; Danseuse Attachant Son Chausson, c
652480 Dancer Putting On Her shoes; Danseuse Attachant Son Chausson, c.1880-1885 (pastel and chalk on buff paper) by Degas

Pages from Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho)
6030365 Pages from Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers in the wing (detail), c. 1900-05 (black chalk and pastel on paper)
5938065 Dancers in the wing (detail), c.1900-05 (black chalk and pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60.0x44.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Dressing for the Rehearsal, ca. 1890. Creator: Seymour Joseph Guy
Dressing for the Rehearsal, ca. 1890

Toe shoe and tights worn by Alexandra Jacob of Dance Theatre of Harlem, 2013-2014
A ballet pointe shoe custom-colored with cosmetics to a light brown to match the skin tone of the dancer. A pair of dance tights with inherent holes in feet that are custom-dyed to a light brown to

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The Rhythm of Youth: Ballet shoes embody the cheerful rhythm that accompanies every graceful movement on stage. Just like a black swan, a ballerina in a black tutu showcases the elements of ballet dance in motion, captivating audiences with her elegance and poise. Whether they are nude or adorned with intricate designs, these shoes convey emotion through each step taken on pointe. Like a butterfly fluttering its wings, the balerina's delicate footwork tells a story of beauty and grace. Inspired by legendary dancers such as Anna Pavlova from c1910, who mesmerized audiences with her ethereal performances, ballet shoes continue to carry the legacy of this timeless art form. From Laura Le Claire to Lottie Forbes between 1855 and 1865, these unknown creators have left their mark on history through their craftsmanship. With every pair worn by aspiring dancers today, we pay homage to those who came before us and embrace the joyous spirit of dance.