Galoshes Collection

The Old Fisherman, 1903. Artist: Joseph Edward Southall
The Old Fisherman, 1903. From The Studio Volume 79, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Tre Torn galoscher, 1920s. Creator: D'Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Tre Torn galoscher, 1920s. Private Collection

Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, 1850....colossal statues of the greatest military and naval hero of our age - the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson - have been sculptured in stone by Mr

Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across

Man with broken umbrella stands in pouring rain
Man in raincoat, hat and galoshes standing in the middle of a field in pouring rain holding up a broken umbrella for protection. (John Turner self-portrait.) Date: 1930s

City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
City sanitation workman washing streets at Fulton fish market. New York, New York

New England fishermen resting on the Fulton docks, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. New England fishermen resting on the Fulton docks

Unidentified sewer workers pose above ground, New York, c. 1911 (b / w photo)
1078798 Unidentified sewer workers pose above ground, New York, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Advertisement for Lautz Bros & Cos Pure and Healthy Soaps, c
HGL396862 Advertisement for Lautz Bros & Cos Pure and Healthy Soaps, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Girl fishing, c. 1935 (b / w photo)
DPL415412 Girl fishing, c.1935 (b/w photo) by Beam, George Lytle (1868-1935); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

A selection of Victorian laced or buttoned pointed boots. 1901

Galoshes, American, ca. 1886. Creator: Meyer Rubber Company
Galoshes, American, ca. 1886

The best galoshes in the world. Russian-American rubber manufacture (Advertising Poster), 1900. Artist: Anonymous
The best galoshes in the world. Russian-American rubber manufacture (Advertising Poster), 1900. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Sewermen going below, London, c1903 (1903). The modern London sewerage system was developed during the late 19th century. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Illustration of of child standing in puddle holding umbrella above head wearing raincoat, rain hat and galoshes in torrential rain storm

Greetings card in the shape of galoshes or overshoes. Date: circa 1890s

The Ball, Interior with elegant company, dressed according to the French Court Fashions of around 1634. To the music of a viola da gamba and two violins dances a chic pair

People in hard hats and rubber boots at a construction site, Elbe Philharmonic Hall, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

Who Cares ? by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in a smart red coat and trousers with wellington boots or galoshes splashes carelessly through the shallows on a beach and asks, " Who Cares

Singing in the Rain by Muriel Dawson
A small child wearing a classic yellow raincoat and sou wester, holds a miniature umbrella and appears to be enjoying the rain

Stormy Weather by Muriel Dawson
Two children dressed for rainy weather in raincoats, wellies and sou westers shelter together under a huge orange umbrella

Boy in Rainwear 1930
A small boy is well protected against inclement weather in a long double-breasted waterproof coat, a hat with upturned brim & a pair of Wellington boots

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"Stepping into History: The Timeless Tale of Galoshes" In the early 1900s, as rain poured down on the world, a weathered old fisherman donned his trusty galoshes. With each step he took, these rubber wonders protected him from the elements and kept his feet dry. Meanwhile, in a bustling city street, a man with a broken umbrella found solace in his galoshes. As raindrops danced around him, he stood tall and confident, knowing that these sturdy boots would shield him from the relentless downpour. At Fulton Fish Market in New York City during World War II, sanitation workers diligently washed streets while wearing their reliable galoshes. These unsung heroes braved all conditions to keep their city clean and safe. On those same docks rested weary New England fishermen after long days at sea. Their worn-out bodies found comfort in their trusted galoshes - symbols of resilience and protection against nature's wrath. Even sewer workers posed proudly above ground in New York City circa 1911. Clad in their work attire and sporting rugged galoshes, they were ready to descend into the depths of darkness for the sake of public health. Amidst black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time, one can spot young girls fishing by serene riversides or Victorian ladies lacing up pointed boots - perhaps even slipping on stylish galoshes before venturing out into unpredictable weather. The Meyer Rubber Company introduced American-made galoshes around 1886 - an innovation that revolutionized footwear forever. Across continents, an anonymous artist immortalized this marvel through an advertising poster proclaiming them "the best galoshes in the world. " Across oceans lies London where sewermen fearlessly descended below cobbled streets clad head-to-toe including their indispensable companion – sturdy British-made galoshes – ensuring they could navigate treacherous underground tunnels without hesitation or worry.