Cuir Collection

Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1
FLO4603250 Medieval shoes and boots in England. Gold-fretted shoe worn by Henry III 1, decorated shoes from the reign of Edward III (2-6)

Woman's high-heel shoe design in beige leather within abstract art deco border
FLO4603139 Woman's high-heel shoe design in beige leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris

Woman's high-heel shoe design in purple leather with red lace-up panel
FLO4603099 Woman's high-heel shoe design in purple leather with red lace-up panel and snakeskin toe within abstract art deco shooting star border

Woman's buckle shoe from Maison Jean Peraro in ivory leather with snakeskin detail in art deco border
FLO4603070 Woman's buckle shoe from Maison Jean Peraro in ivory leather with snakeskin detail in art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe

Woman's brogue shoe design in pale leather within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603064 Woman's brogue shoe design in pale leather within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc
FLO4577805 Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815
FLO4671737 English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815

Chukchi (Chukchi) man in armour made of wood, whale bone, iron hoops and seal sinews covered with leather
FLO4722621 Chukchi (Chukchi) man in armour made of wood, whale bone, iron hoops and seal sinews covered with leather. (Chukotka region, Russia). His wife and son beside him

Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades
FLO4577634 Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in blue leather within abstract art deco border
FLO4603131 Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in blue leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September

Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in purple leather within abstract art deco border
FLO4603123 Woman's high-heel strap shoe design in purple leather within abstract art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September

Woman's shoe design in salmon pink leather with buckle from the Maison Jean Peraro within abstract art deco border
FLO4603112 Woman's shoe design in salmon pink leather with buckle from the Maison Jean Peraro within abstract art deco border

Woman's shoe design in jade green leather within an art deco abstract foliage border
FLO4603076 Woman's shoe design in jade green leather within an art deco abstract foliage border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September

Portrait of a young man after an oil painting in Hollenzollern Castle, Zigmaringen, 1558
FLO4644019 Portrait of a young man after an oil painting in Hollenzollern Castle, Zigmaringen, 1558. The deer leather jacket, silk sleeves and trousers are decorated with fine slits and points

Roman soldiers in leather armour carrying shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704617 Roman soldiers in leather armour carrying shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots
FLO4621731 Costumes of the Inuit (Eskimo) wearing sealskin clothes with hoods and long boots. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francesco Lavagnoli Veronese from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves
FLO4672313 Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves, trousers boots, gloves and feather hat

Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border
FLO4603087 Woman's laced shoe design in pale green leather with snakeskin heel in abstract bubble art deco border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe

Woman's brogue shoe design in ivory leather with snakeskin lace-up panel within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603079 Woman's brogue shoe design in ivory leather with snakeskin lace-up panel within an art deco abstract border

Woman's brogue shoe design in brown leather with snakeskin panel within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603084 Woman's brogue shoe design in brown leather with snakeskin panel within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe

Woman's shoe design in lilac leather and snakeskin within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603072 Woman's shoe design in lilac leather and snakeskin within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September

Woman's shoe design in dark purple leather within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603058 Woman's shoe design in dark purple leather within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris

Woman's shoe design in pink snakeskin leather within an art deco abstract border
FLO4603050 Woman's shoe design in pink snakeskin leather within an art deco abstract border. Chromolithograph from Andre Camy's La Chausage d'Art, The Art Shoe, August-September, Paris

Armoiries de Louis 16, Coat of arms of Louis XVI
3434350 Armoiries de Louis 16, Coat of arms of Louis XVI, ; (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. History. France. Royal coat of arms of Louis XVI of France)

Woman in fancy dress costume as a purse, les sacs, with skirt in the form of a handbag with tassles
FLO4684486 Woman in fancy dress costume as a purse, les sacs, with skirt in the form of a handbag with tassles. Vignette of a bag snatcher running off with a purse

Albert Einstein with his son Dr Hans Albert Einstein, 1937 (b/w photo)
1711359 Albert Einstein with his son Dr Hans Albert Einstein, 1937 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Woman in fine wool suit with striped pekin-silk
Woman in fine wool green suit with striped pekin-silk taffeta tunic. Veste de drap fin sur jupe de meme a tunique de taffetas pekine

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"Cuir: A Journey Through Time and Artistry" Step into the world of "cuir" as we explore its rich history and artistic significance. In a captivating black and white photograph, Albert Einstein is seen with his son Dr Hans Albert Einstein in 1937, showcasing the timeless bond between father and child. Transitioning to fashion, a woman exudes elegance in her fine wool suit paired with a striped pekin-silk fabric. The juxtaposition of textures highlights the allure of "cuir" in both clothing and accessories. Moving on to architecture, we find ourselves on Rue du Postau in Paris' 18th arrondissement. Buildings numbered 44-46-48 stand tall, each telling its own story through intricate designs that have stood the test of time. As we wander through the streets of Paris, our gaze falls upon Censier Street captured from Rue de l'Orangerie in the city's vibrant 5th arrondissement. The view transports us back to an era where cobblestone paths intertwined with bustling life. Delving deeper into the artistry surrounding "cuir, " we encounter bindings that hold tales within their covers. From Catullus Properce to Seneca, these binders skillfully crafted masterpieces that preserved knowledge for generations to come. One cannot ignore the historical significance portrayed by these binders; they bound not only books but also emotions. They held together Francis I's arms during times of triumph while witnessing Louis XVI's coronation—a testament to their enduring presence throughout pivotal moments in history. In this exploration of "cuir, " it becomes evident that it transcends mere materiality; it embodies craftsmanship, emotion, and cultural heritage. Join us as we uncover more hidden treasures woven within this extraordinary world called "cuir.