Legging 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

Legging through Shrewley Tunnel Grand Union Canal
Legging, through, Shrewley, Tunnel, Grand, Union, Canal, Narowboat, Inland, Waterways, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Firth, 12021638

Buckskin Legging with Beadwork, 1935. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Buckskin Legging with Beadwork, 1935

Hosiery Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of hosiery, portraying a woman holding her hand inside the legging. Date: circa 1939

Jeune Venitien De La Calza (coloured engraving)
6016109 Jeune Venitien De La Calza (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Venitien De La Calza)

Advert for American Shoe Company 1907
Bargain sale at American Shoe Company, Regent, Street. Date: 1907

Life on Canal Boats (engraving)
1616676 Life on Canal Boats (engraving) by Bryan, Alfred Gish (1852-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Canal Boats. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 31 May 1884)

Mr Kearton with legging which a lion had bitten through (b / w photo)
6009056 Mr Kearton with legging which a lion had bitten through (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1044956 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Ready to start legging a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Two leggers ready to move the canal boat through the tunnel, by propelling the boat with their feet against the tunnel wall

Advert for Hammond & Co. Ltd mens leggings 1904
Hunting breeches and trouser makers, military and sporting wear available from Hammond & Co. Ltd. 1904

ADVERTISEMENT: GUNS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for guns and sporting goods, 1890

Two Japanese theatrical performers (note the similarity in costume to the women depicted in picture 11005448) standing in front of a large striped banner, one holding an open fan

Japanese theatrical performer (note the similarity in costume to the women depicted in picture 11005448) standing in front of a large striped banner with a tall lantern by her feet. Date: 1904

Miners at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, South Wales
Three miners in a coal seam at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool in South Wales

Miners at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, South Wales
Three miners in a coal seam at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool in South Wales

Cherry Kearton
Explorer and travel photographer Cherry Kearton displays a legging which has been bitten through by a lion

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Legging, a versatile garment that has transcended time and industries. From the coal miners of South Wales filling their trucks with determination to the hauliers and assistants at Baldwins Level, it has been an essential part of their work attire. But legging is not limited to laborious tasks; it also finds its place in leisurely activities such as legging through Shrewley Tunnel on the Grand Union Canal. The serene waters provide a picturesque backdrop for this unique form of transportation. Even in the world of fashion, legging makes its mark. A hosiery advertisement photograph showcases its comfort and style, while a colored engraving featuring Jeune Venitien De La Calza adds an artistic touch to this timeless piece of clothing. Leggings have even made appearances in historical advertisements like that of an American Shoe Company in 1907 or Hammond & Co. Ltd mens leggings in 1904. These ads speak volumes about how leggings were embraced by people from all walks of life during different eras. Life on canal boats wouldn't be complete without mentioning legging's role there too. An engraving captures the essence of this lifestyle, where individuals rely on their strength and agility to navigate through waterways with grace. Sometimes, leggings become more than just garments; they tell stories themselves. In a black-and-white photo captured by Mr Kearton, we see a pair bitten through by a lion - evidence that even animals recognize the significance and durability of these garments. Whether it's ballet dancers striking elegant poses or canal boat workers readying themselves for another day's journey they can always present - offering comfort, protection, and style throughout history. As depicted in various engravings and photographs found within pages dedicated solely to advertisements or moments frozen in time forever captured our fascination with this enduring piece of clothing remains unwavering.