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Rough and Ready
A History of Cowboy Boots
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A new history of cowboy boots explores the art of a Western classic and American icon. This book examines the history, beauty, and cultural meanings of the cowboy boot from its inception just after the Civil War to its use today. Rough and Ready is structured...
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A new history of cowboy boots explores the art of a Western classic and American icon.
This book examines the history, beauty, and cultural meanings of the cowboy boot from its inception just after the Civil War to its use today. Rough and Ready is structured around five chapters that include interviews and contributions from a diverse array of boot makers, scholars, and celebrities.
The first chapter, Real, provides a history of the origin of the cowboy boot and the real cowboys who wore them.
The second chapter, Rodeo, explores the beginnings of Western myth-making through the development of Wild West Shows, rodeos, and the use of cowboy boots in early films. The rise of “dude ranches” and their impact on fashion is also examined.
Chapter three, Rhinestone, delves into costuming and Country Western music, featuring Nudie boots, and the post-war interest in the cowboy.
Chapter four, Red, considers the return of Western appeal in politics and fashion from the 1980s to today.
Chapter five, Reclaimed, looks at a new generation of Western style as demonstrated by performers and creatives including Beyoncé and Pharrell.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780847874163
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 September 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Illustration: 125 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 305.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 224
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About the Author
Elizabeth Semmelhack is the creative director and senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, and her work focuses on the intersections of fashion, economics, and gender with a particular interest in the history of footwear. She has curated over twenty exhibitions for the Bata Shoe Museum, including the blockbuster traveling exhibition The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Previous titles include Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks and Sneakers x Culture: Collab.
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