Patent Leather Collection

Advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish (colour litho)
6030595 Advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving)
583617 Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School

Shield made from Hide, silver and leather
3733926 Shield made from Hide, silver and leather.; (add.info.: Shield made from Hide, silver and leather. Made by the Beja tribe Sudan 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

Gilt leather panel of wall covering, embossed and painted, c.1830
BAL5976 Gilt leather panel of wall covering, embossed and painted, c.1830; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK.

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)

The splitting of sheepskin
5311847 The splitting of sheepskin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the splitting of sheepskin to produce skiver. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Union Officer's Haversack
3501333 Union Officer's Haversack; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union officer's haversack from the 45th Massachusetts Regiment); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Currying leather - man beaming to remove the hair from an animal skin that has been soaking in the tan yard in
2604786 Currying leather - man beaming to remove the hair from an animal skin that has been soaking in the tan yard in the background

Union Cavalry Boots
3056343 Union Cavalry Boots; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War , a pair of Union Cavalry troopers boots); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield
3056330 Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Leather wallet found on the Gettysburg battlefield found by D.P)

Warrior from the tomb of Emperor Shihuangdi, 221-206 BC (terracotta)
6184640 Warrior from the tomb of Emperor Shihuangdi, 221-206 BC (terracotta); Xi'an Beilin Museum, Shaanxi Province, China; (add.info.: Qin dynasty, 221 to 206 BC)

Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c. 1610-19 (mixed media)
2563477 Falconry bag, glove and accessories, c.1610-19 (mixed media) by English School, (17th century); Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Portrait of George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford (1845-1915), c. 1865-1915 (oil on canvas)
7240959 Portrait of George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford (1845-1915), c.1865-1915 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Frank (1854-1937); 260x168 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker
6340295 Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: flannel market, copper mines and shoe-maker)

Leather and Parchment (engraving)
5221732 Leather and Parchment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather and Parchment)

Sir Philip Manfield (b / w photo)
3642080 Sir Philip Manfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Manfield)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

The Tanner (engraving)
6004262 The Tanner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tanner. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Trade signs: Leather and Footwear (litho)
6026913 Trade signs: Leather and Footwear (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather and Footwear)

An Indian Wimbledon (engraving)
1038225 An Indian Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Wimbledon, Notes at a Local Meeting of the Bengal Presidency Rifle Association)

Cobbler (chromolitho)
974009 Cobbler (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cobbler. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Shoes outside bedroom door at Claridges Hotel (colour litho)
972452 Shoes outside bedroom door at Claridges Hotel (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoes outside bedroom door at Claridges Hotel)

Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)
1063303 Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram)

Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving)
1097886 Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Objects in the Scriptural Museum)

Department of Ariege in southwestern France (chromolitho)
724683 Department of Ariege in southwestern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Ariege in southwestern France)

A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop (colour litho)
732481 A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop)

The Wise Man, The Foolish Man (chromolitho)
733317 The Wise Man, The Foolish Man (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wise Man, The Foolish Man.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Children Dancing Round Banner (chromolitho)
733299 Children Dancing Round Banner (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Dancing Round Banner.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Northern European mink (chromolitho)
735997 The Northern European mink (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northern European mink)

Pink Xmas Wallet, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731518 Pink Xmas Wallet, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink Xmas Wallet)

Le foulon du chamoiseur (engraving)
2787790 Le foulon du chamoiseur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le foulon du chamoiseur)

La Bievre et ses tanneries (engraving)
2787778 La Bievre et ses tanneries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bievre et ses tanneries)

Echarnage et poncage du parchemin, sur la herse (engraving)
2787768 Echarnage et poncage du parchemin, sur la herse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echarnage et poncage du parchemin, sur la herse)

The Skins of Animals (colour litho)
2795442 The Skins of Animals (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skins of Animals)

Young French Boy Holding Roses, 1936 (silver print photograph)
2622372 Young French Boy Holding Roses, 1936 (silver print photograph) by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman Relics found at Weston Turville Rectory, Bucks (engraving)
1608048 Roman Relics found at Weston Turville Rectory, Bucks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Relics found at Weston Turville Rectory, Bucks)

A Leaf of Mr Shapiras Supposed Manuscript of Deuteronomy, at the British Museum (engraving)
1107148 A Leaf of Mr Shapiras Supposed Manuscript of Deuteronomy, at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar
6339083 Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mapuche man of Chile smoking a cigar)

Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded room
5893717 Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded room. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Regency cobbler mending shoes in a room full of women and children)

A Rare Edition (engraving)
6010911 A Rare Edition (engraving) by Lomax, John Arthur (1857-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rare Edition. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1894).); © Look and Learn

Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b / w photo)
5997806 Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road, London, early 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Browsing books in the Charing Cross Road)

Pair of Black Boots, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731127 Pair of Black Boots, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of Black Boots)

Pink Wallet with Tickets, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731519 Pink Wallet with Tickets, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink Wallet with Tickets)

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"Shining the Way: Exploring the Timeless Allure of Patent Leather" Step into a world where elegance meets durability, as we delve into the fascinating history and diverse applications of patent leather. From vintage advertisements showcasing Cherry Blossom boot polish to Johns Deed & Sons' mastery in leather craftsmanship, this captivating material has left an indelible mark on fashion and beyond. Travel back in time to the 17th century with a mesmerizing mixed media depiction of falconry accessories, including a striking patent leather glove. Witness how Bohumil Stepan's artistic genius transformed ordinary objects like spoons and footballs into extraordinary works of art using leather and metal elements. However, not all aspects are glamorous; our exploration takes us through darker chapters too. Uncover the haunting legacy of slave whips made from wood and hide, reminding us that even materials can bear witness to humanity's past struggles. As we shift gears towards innovation, marvel at an engraving capturing the grandeur of London's Great Exhibition. Amidst this spectacle lies evidence of Sir Philip Manfield's pioneering contributions to patent leather production - forever changing its course. Discover Regency England's bustling trades through vivid descriptions of flannel markets, copper mines, and skilled shoemakers who harnessed their craft with precision. The allure extends beyond fashion alone; parchment finds its place alongside patent leather in engravings depicting their significance in historical documents. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these snapshots from history is a portrait capturing George Cecil Orlando, 4th Earl of Bradford - his refined attire adorned with hints of glossy patent leather accentuating his noble stature. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia as you peruse Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue pages from 1937 featuring enchanting playthings crafted with care - some boasting delightful accents fashioned from none other than shiny patent leather. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate the enduring appeal.