Clog Collection

Haulier and assistant, Baldwins Level, South Wales
A haulier and his assistant, with a pit pony pulling a truck, at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool, South Wales

Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
A coal miner (Billy Hurland) filling a dram (coal truck) at Baldwins Level (nicknamed Clog and Legging) in a coalmine near Pontypool in South Wales

Wooden Dutch clogs for sale in a market, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Clog Dance / Toaduff
CLOG DANCING / ENGLISH STEP DANCE An audience watch a demonstration by Jackie Toaduff, at the York Summer Festival

Cobbler
Making a wooden shoe. Date: 1950s

Bessie Bonehill music hall male impersonator 1855-1902
Bessie Bonehill started on the halls as a clog dancer as part of the Sisters Bonehill act and became a male impersonator. Jaunty pose with hands in pockets

Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Artist: Nico Jungmann
Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 59 (London, 15th February 1898)

Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon
Promotional postcard for Miss Hook of Holland by Paul Rubens and Austin Hurgon; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 31st January 1907. For George Dances Co

The meridian Line also known as The Siesta, 1888-1889 (Oil on Canvas)
7212109 The meridian Line also known as The Siesta, 1888-1889 (Oil on Canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: The meridian Line also known as The Siesta)

Japanese clog shop
A man selling wooden footwear known as geta in Japan

Sweets for the Sweet - Dutch children kissing
Two dutch children share a kiss. Date: circa 1910s

Man making clogs, Alkmar market, Holland, Europe

Pair of Dutch clogs hanging on display in shop, Amsterdam

Little girl with basket and flowers in hands, 1898-1900. Creator: Johan Severin Nilson
Little girl with basket and flowers in hands, 1898-1900. The girl is Selma Andersson (born 1893), daughter of a crofter. She can be found in many of Severin Nilson's photos and paintings

Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). Artist: FH Townsend
Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). A small boy in clogs representing Belgium stands up against a bullying Germany holding a club and sausages. Cartoon that originally appeared in Punch, August 1914

Collection of the traditional wooden shoes aa or clogs aa in the Zaanse Schans museum
Collection of the traditional wooden shoes a or clogs a in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Europe, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Souvenir Shop Display of Colourful Wooden Clogs

Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court
3787626 Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court; (add.info.: Scenes of Dutch Life: Parental court. A young girl in front of her parents)

Traditional shoes of the Pirenei zone France Pirenei. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Pair of clogs traditional Greek Europe. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Group of working class women in a street of Naples; one of them is having her hair combed Naples. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Full-length portrait of four young geishas in traditional dress. Three of them are seated under the portico of a tea house while the fourth, standing, has a shyamisen on her left arm

Full-length portrait of three young japanese women in elegant traditional clothes drawn in around the waist by high embroidered belts (obi). They are wearing the characteristic clogs on their feet

Full-length portrait of two young japanese women. The pretty girls are wearing the traditional kimono, drawn in tight around the waist by the high embroidered belt (obi)

Full-length portrait of a japanese woman surrounded by her children. The mother and the young daughter wear the traditional kimono

Portinari Triptych, detail of the central panel with flower vase; work of Hugo van der Goes. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Triptych Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The picture portrays a statue of the god Pan wearing a wide cloak leaving goat hair and paws out. National Museum, Athens

Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, 1881 (oil on paper)
8604957 Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, 1881 (oil on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho)
XIR189530 The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Carle Vernet)

Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650

British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British sailors wearing Dutch clogs, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Some 2, 000 of the sailors who were sent over by Mr

Fanny Fields music hall comedienne 1881-1961
?Happy? Fanny Fields music hall comedienne dressed in character as naive Gretchen in Dutch costume. Clog dancing part of the act. Date: circa 1905

Girl on a space hopper, 1970s

A Dutch boatman, 1898. Artist: Nico Jungmann
A Dutch boatman, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 15, no 67 (London, 15th October 1898)

Traditional wooden shoes aa or clogs aa in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam
Traditional wooden shoes a or clogs a in the Zaanse Schans museum, near Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Japan - Geta Clog Maker
Geta Clog Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Block of wood with carved notches and symbols
A block of wood with a calendar of carved notches and symbols Date: 1860

The Pancakes, c. 1875 (oil on fabric)
XOS5886583 The Pancakes, c. 1875 (oil on fabric) by Israels, Jozef (Josef) (1824-1911); 65x55.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Jozef Israels)

Sabots, c. 1890 (wood)
7407084 Sabots, c.1890 (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signed PGo (on the right shoe)); Photo © Christie's Images

Sabots, c. 1890 (wood)
7407083 Sabots, c.1890 (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signed PGo (on the right shoe)); Photo © Christie's Images

Sabots, c. 1890 (wood)
7407085 Sabots, c.1890 (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signed PGo (on the right shoe)); Photo © Christie's Images

The Holy Family, centre panel of a triptych, c. 1530 (panel)
XAM72416 The Holy Family, centre panel of a triptych, c.1530 (panel) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 74x56 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by Joos van Cleve)

N: Nest -- Node -- Christmas, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309672 N: Nest -- Node -- Christmas, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

An ebahi fish watches a rat pass through a wooden hoof floating on the water
7309658 An ebahi fish watches a rat pass through a wooden hoof floating on the water." A gondola ride", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

"Claudine at school" by Colette and Willy, 1900 (illustration)
7311775 "Claudine at school" by Colette and Willy, 1900 (illustration) by Sudda, Emilio Della (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho)
XIR414757 Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908
7268492 Guilty Childhood, the back cover of issue 389 of L Assiette au Beurre, September 1908 by Naudin, Bernard (1876-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delinquent children)

The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper)
5861861 The Carrot Puller, 1885 (black chalk on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 52.5x42.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890))

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"Clogs: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of clogs, where history and tradition intertwine with everyday life. From coal miners filling their trucks in a South Wales mine to wooden Dutch clogs for sale in an Amsterdam market, these iconic shoes have left their mark across continents. In Baldwins Level, South Wales, a haulier and his assistant navigate the treacherous depths of the mine wearing sturdy clogs that protect them from harm. Meanwhile, on stage, the rhythmic beats of the Clog Dance by Toaduff captivate audiences with its lively footwork. But they are not just practical footwear; they hold cultural significance too. The skilled hands of a cobbler bring new life to worn-out pairs, ensuring their legacy lives on. Bessie Bonehill, a renowned male impersonator from the music hall era, dons her own pair as she takes center stage. Artists like Nico Jungmann capture the essence of Dutch culture through paintings such as "Neeltje Tuyp, " showcasing traditional attire complete with wooden clogs. In "The Meridian Line, " also known as "The Siesta, " we glimpse at leisurely moments where even time seems to slow down. Across oceans in Japan, a bustling clog shop offers an array of styles and designs that reflect both tradition and modernity. And who can forget Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon? Her elegant charm is enhanced by her choice of footwear - classic Dutch clogs. Even children partake in this timeless symbol of affectionate playfulness. With "Sweets for the Sweet, " we witness young Dutch kids exchanging kisses while wearing their beloved wooden shoes. Finally, amidst all these glimpses into different cultures and eras stands a man making clogs himself - preserving craftsmanship passed down through generations. His dedication ensures that this humble yet remarkable shoe will continue to leave its mark on the world.