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Children in national costume, Marken, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

Clog makers, Japan

Washing in the Zuider Zee, Volendam, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

The pride of the family, Marken, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)

Men on the shore, Scheveningen, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men on the shore, Scheveningen, Netherlands, 1898. Men in clogs with a basket, possibly full of the days catch of fish. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland

People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
People of Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Girls in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children playing, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men in traditional dress, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men and boys in traditional costume by a canal bank, Marken Island, Netherlands, 1898. The former island of Marken is a peninsula, now connected to the North Holland mainland by a causeway

Men in traditional costume, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Men in traditional costume, Broek, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Boys by a canal, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Boys by a canal, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Canal boat, Rotterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Canal boat, Rotterdam, 1898. A man wheels a barrow onto a boat laden with bricks. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Two boys by a canal, Rotterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Two boys by a canal, Rotterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas Cochin
The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Carved wood relief, 15th century, (1870). A bas-relief representing a domestic scene, from the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Rouen

King John and King Henry I, c1440, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King John and King Henry I, c1440, (1843). John (left) wears clogs or pattens to keep his shoes clear of the mud. Illustration from Dresses

Peasants of Auvergne, France, 19th century

The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. An incident during the French revolution, 1789. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th February 1891

Before the Hunt, 1883. Artist: Janez Subic
Before the Hunt, 1883

Peasant cottage interior, possibly Netherlands or northern France, 17th century. The husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in the chimney corner by the fire on which cooking would be done

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street, c1900. In the background a man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from a tanker for the workmen to spread. The men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots)

Laying a Macadam road surface and compacting it with a steam road roller, Paris, c1900. Workmen are wearing wooden shoes (sabots). Liebig trade card

Renewing The Lease, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Renewing The Lease, 1870. Madame La France, in the costume of the upper class matron, reads over some papers presented to her by Emperor Napoleon

A Dutch joke - road sign in Marken, the Netherlands
Marken, the Netherlands - 27 May 2016; no people in view. Marken is a tiny village with a population of 1, 810 in the municipality of Waterland in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands

GRIMM: HANS IN LUCK. Drawing by Josef Scharl for the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm

Happy Peasant, August 1, 1771. Creator: Unknown
Happy Peasant, August 1, 1771

Boy with a Stick, 1881-83. Creator: Elizabeth Adela Forbes
Boy with a Stick, 1881-83

The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

The Drama of the Sea, Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Wooden clogs fridge magnets on sale in the flower market in Amsterdam, Holland

London Trade Card - Thomas Berry, Leather Clogs
London Trade Card - Thomas Berry at the Patten & Crown under St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street, selling Leather Clogs. 18th century

The Netherlands - The perils of smoking (2 / 2)
The perils of smoking. A group of young Dutch Boys suffer the consequences of having a puff on their Fathers pipes! Date: circa 1910s

The Netherlands - The perils of smoking (1 / 2)
The perils of smoking. A group of young Dutch Boys suffer the consequences of having a puff on their Fathers pipes! Date: circa 1910s

Volendam, The Netherlands - Two young Dutch Boys with a beautiful model toy sailing boat. circa 1910s

Large dutch family outside their wooden home at Marken, The Netherlands. circa 1910s

Local Folk at Volendam, The Netherlands
The Netherlands - Local Folk at Volendam, a town in North Holland in the municipality of Edam-Volendam. circa 1910s

Flowers in a wooden clog-shaped New Year card
Variegated flowers in a wooden clog-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Scene on a dairy farm, Netherlands. Date: early 20th century

Down the stream, Les Images en Musique
Animals in various means of transport floating down the stream, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu. Date: 1908

Different types of shoe, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Netherlands, Holland, Amsterdam, wooden clogs for sale

NETHERLANDS, c1910. Women and children in a town in the Netherlands. Photograph by Arnold Genthe, c1910

EUROPE: MARKET, c1910. A street market in Europe, possibly in the Netherlands. Photograph by Arnold Genthe, c1910

ELLIS ISLAND: CHILDREN, c1910. Portrait of a young brother and sister from Marken, the Netherlands, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic
XIR661391 The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic of a hero killed for France, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The Flower Sellers, 1883
XKL60240 The Flower Sellers, 1883 by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909); Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium; Italian, out of copyright

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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.