Cobbler Artist

Series

Series Name

Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.

212

Date Released

19 Jan 1959

Date recorded

12 Dec 1958

Length of issue (in feet)

756

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1House in the Clouds
2. 2Food Research
3. 3Cobbler Artist
4. 4Antique Silver

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

Pathe synopsis: An unusual form of art is practised by Mr George Brockwell, of London, who makes intricate pictures with nails in the soles and heels of shoes - colour is effected with opaque wax. The result is strictly decorative, and not to be walked on.

Researcher Comments

George Brockwell was Master Cobbler at the firm of Jackmans in Drury Lane

Keywords

Arts and crafts

Locations

London; England; Clapham

Written sources

Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Commentator

David De Keyser

Length of story (in feet)

169

Story extras:

Film clip

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