Shoe Shine Collection

Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine
Two Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine, a seven-day campaign during Scout Job Week. Their first customer was an actress, Caroline Munro

Victorian satirical cartoon, Brothers of the Brush, Artist and cleaners
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Brothers of the Brush. The Artist, shoeshine, street cleaner and chimney sweep all living in poverty

Boulevard du Temple by Daguerre, 1838 (print from a daguerreotype)
2630145 Boulevard du Temple by Daguerre, 1838 (print from a daguerreotype) by Daguerre, Louis Jacques Mande (1787-1851); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shine on... These cheeky Brownies couldn t resist waylaying Peter Boswell, of Moldgreen, to give his shoes a quick brush up on the first day of Brownie smile week

African American shoeshine boy, c. 1901 (b/w photo)
2920935 African American shoeshine boy, c.1901 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title on photograph Nuthin doin Photograph by V.G)

Boy mends dogs leg, late 19th century (engraving)
3245472 Boy mends dogs leg, late 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Independent Shoe Black, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype)
SC28131 The Independent Shoe Black, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

The Shoeblack (b / w photo)
3096140 The Shoeblack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoeblack. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mr. Hammond as Sam Weller (hand-coloured litho)
2563271 Mr. Hammond as Sam Weller (hand-coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); 26x20.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection

Shine, Sir?
LLM461083 Shine, Sir? by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shine, Sir? Illustration for Chatterbox (1909).); © Look and Learn

The Dramatic Shoe Black, 1876-77 (woodburytype)
SC28140 The Dramatic Shoe Black, 1876-77 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

British troops spend time with civilians in Central Cairo. 8th March 1942

A child watches the market traders beside the harbour set up their stalls in Dacca, Bangladesh l

Corporal Brian Baker of the Royal Marines who comes from Newcastle is seen in London having a quick polish of his boots by Stuart Redmand who is a regular shoe polisher in Londons Piccadilly

Shoe-shine 1898 Middle East Israel Palestine
Shoe-shine. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

VAUDEVILLE THEATER, 1895. B. F. Keiths Union Square Theatre in New York City, 1895
VAUDEVILLE THEATER, 1895. B.F. Keiths Union Square Theatre in New York City, 1895

Central London 1930S
The hustle and bustle of city life, captured outside the Bank of England, central London

Shoeshiner in the French Market, New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Shoeshiner in the French Market, New Orleans, 19th Century

EGYPT: CAIRO. Shoe shiner on the streets of Cairo, Egypt. Photograph, early 20th century

2920936; out of copyright

Boot Black wins Romanian state lottery Michael Nascaru of Bucharest who has just come into a fortune of ? 5000 in the Romanian state lottery 3 July 1923

Boy scouts help the Blind Cleaning boots

WOMENs RIGHTS: MUSIC, 1869. Lithograph sheet music cover of an American song satire on the womens suffrage movement, 1869

Shoe-shine boy

Australian soldier punching shoeshine boy
Get out! Etla barra! An Australian soldier punches a shoeshine boy, evidently not happy about accepting his services. Date: 1916

Egypt - Three Shoeblacks ( at ease )
Egypt - Three Shoeblacks (" at ease" ) Date: circa 1910s

Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and rifle
Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and guns prior to heading out on a hunt

Shoeshining - India
A shoe shiner demands the payment of two rupees for the fine job he has done to buff up a fine shine in his clients pait of smart black shoes at his streetside stall

A Shoeshine boy - New Years Card
Shoeshine boy from Algeria, holding a bunch of flowers, wishing the cards recipient a Happy 1906 !

Cleaning Shoes
A seated bearer cleaning a pair of massive black boots, a pair of safari boots and a pair of black leather gaiters

Shoeshine Boy - Turkey
Turkish shoeshine boy (or in this case man!) brushes his clients boots to a gleaming finish

The Happy Bootcleaners
A British soldier has his boots polished by some jolly Egyptian bootblacks

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"Shoe Shine: A Glimpse into the Art of Polishing Shoes Throughout History" Step back in time as Cub Scouts take part in Operation Shoeshine, a tradition that teaches young boys valuable skills and instills a sense of pride. Delve into the Victorian era with a satirical cartoon titled "Brothers of the Brush, " where artists and cleaners humorously depict the importance of well-shined shoes. Witness the resilience and determination of an African American shoeshine boy captured in a captivating black-and-white photograph from 1901, showcasing his dedication to his craft. Join us on a journey through time as we uncover intriguing moments like when cheeky Brownies couldn't resist waylaying Peter Boswell, leaving him with impeccably polished shoes that shone brightly. Discover an enchanting engraving from the late 19th century, depicting a young boy mending a dog's leg - highlighting not only shoe care but also compassion towards animals. Explore street life in London through "The Independent Shoe Black, " immortalized in woodburytype photography during 1877-78, revealing stories hidden within every pair of shoes he touched. Marvel at Mr. Hammond's portrayal as Sam Weller in this hand-colored lithograph; his character embodies wit and charm while tending to footwear needs with expertise. Transport yourself to Boulevard du Temple by Daguerre, captured in 1838 using daguerreotype techniques. This print showcases bustling streets filled with shoe shine stands amidst Parisian life. Engage your senses as you encounter various personalities offering their services with just two simple words: "Shine, Sir?" Their livelihoods intertwined with society's need for well-maintained footwear throughout history. Immerse yourself further into historical documentation through woodburytype photography capturing "The Dramatic Shoe Black" during 1876-77 - evoking emotions beyond mere shoe polishing skills.