Platform Shoe Collection

A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Private Collection

From the series Hana ayame gonin zoroi (Five women as beautiful as irises), c.1811. Private Collection

Italy, Veneto, Venice, Fashionable shoe in store window

The Oval Sunday Market Circa May 1970 China and kitchenware stall

Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Artist: Le Barbier, Jean-Jacques-Francois (1738-1826)
Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Private Collection

The Venetian chopines, 1580-1620 (velvet & leather)
6324084 The Venetian chopines, 1580-1620 (velvet & leather) by Venetian School; Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada; Photo © Fine Art Images

Ono no Komachi Washing the Copybook, from the series The Fashionable... about 1788. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Ono no Komachi Washing the Copybook, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi), Edo period (1615-1868), about 1788

Street Doctors, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Street Doctors, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

The Waitress Osen of the Kagiya Teahouse, c. 1769-70 (colour woodblock print; hashira-e)
2969341 The Waitress Osen of the Kagiya Teahouse, c.1769-70 (colour woodblock print; hashira-e) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 68.8x12.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Street Doctor, from Street Life in London, by J
659996 Street Doctor, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Venetian courtesan, 1660-70 (w / c on paper)
6324085 Venetian courtesan, 1660-70 (w/c on paper) by Terborch, Gerard (1617-81); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Photo eFine Art Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The Chopine (velvet & leather)
6324086 The Chopine (velvet & leather) by Venetian School, (16th century); Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian, out of copyright

Two Venetian Ladies (panel) (detail of 29237)
FTB422799 Two Venetian Ladies (panel) (detail of 29237) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: also known as The Courtesans; ); Italian, out of copyright

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu Holding a Lantern and an Umbrella
6364388 The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu Holding a Lantern and an Umbrella, 1744-51 (hand-colored woodblock print) by Ishikawa Toyonobu (1711-85); 73.5 A-- 25.4 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum

Two Venetian Ladies (panel)
FTB29237 Two Venetian Ladies (panel) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: also known as The Courtesans; ); Italian, out of copyright

I ve Been Roaming, 1828. Creator: Unknown
I ve Been Roaming, 1828. I ve Been Roaming. I ve Been Roaming Where the meadow dew is sweet And I m coming. And I m coming With its pearls upon my feet A woman in a muddy dress removes her pattens

Venetian courtesan, Between 1660 and 1670. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Turkish women bake bread, 1790. Artist: Rosset, Francois-Marie (1752-1824)
Turkish women bake bread, 1790. Private Collection

In the Hammam. Artist: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)
In the Hammam. Private Collection

Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Artist: Anonymous
Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Private Collection

Courtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiw Artist: Anonymous
Courtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiwara. Private Collection

Venetian woman. From: De gli habiti antichi et moderni. Artist: Vecellio, Cesare (1521-1601)
Venetian woman. From: De gli habiti antichi et moderni. Private Collection

Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus... Artist: Bertelli, Pietro (active 1580-1616)
Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus.... Private Collection

Crow and Heron, or Young Lovers Walking Together under an Umbrella in a Snowstorm, c1769. Artist: Suzuki Harunobu
Crow and Heron, or Young Lovers Walking Together under an Umbrella in a Snowstorm, c1769

Illustration of Chinese platform shoes

VENETIAN CHOPINE 16th CENT. A 16th century Venetian chopine, or womans platform shoe

Platform Sandals
Black sandals with platform heels from Paris

Venetian woman wearing chopines, or platform shoes, and pants under her dress. Line engraving, 1592
CHOPINE/PLATFORM SHOE. Venetian woman wearing chopines, or platform shoes, and pants under her dress. Line engraving, 1592

CHOPINE / PLATFORM SHOE. Venetian woman wearing chopines, or platform shoes and pants
CHOPINE/PLATFORM SHOE. Venetian woman wearing chopines, or platform shoes and pants under her dress: line engraving, 1592

Woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo (tall wooden shoes), Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo (tall wooden shoes), Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

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"The Evolution of Platform Shoes: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of platform shoes as we explore their fascinating history and influence on fashion throughout the ages. From noble ladies in Constantinople to street doctors in London, these elevated footwear choices have left a lasting impact. In the 18th century, a noble lady from Constantinople donned her Hammam shoes, showcasing elegance and style. The artist Vanmour captured this moment perfectly, highlighting the beauty of these unique heels. Fast forward to May 1970 at the Oval Sunday Market in China, where a vibrant display of platform shoes caught everyone's attention alongside kitchenware stalls. These towering shoes were not only fashionable but also made a bold statement about individuality. The Venetian chopines from 1580-1620 combined velvet and leather to create stunning pieces that added height and grandeur to any outfit. These extravagant platforms were favored by women seeking both fashion-forwardness and social status. Even renowned Japanese poet Ono no Komachi was depicted wearing platform shoes while washing her copybook in an artwork by Hosoda Eishi around 1788. This portrayal showcases how even literary figures embraced this trend during their daily activities. Moving forward to 1877, John Thomson's photograph captures street doctors sporting practical yet stylish platform boots as they navigate through bustling city streets. Their choice of footwear demonstrates how functionality can coexist with fashion. A glimpse into traditional Japanese culture reveals Osen, a waitress at Kagiya Teahouse circa 1769-70, adorned with hashira-e (colour woodblock print) featuring distinctive wooden geta sandals with raised platforms. These iconic shoes provided comfort for long hours spent serving tea while still maintaining elegance. London's "Street Life" series by J shows us another perspective on platform shoe usage during Victorian times when street doctors relied on them for both protection against unsanitary conditions and making themselves visible among crowded streets.