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Regal Reproduction

2/04/2013

The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 17, 1930

4人のマスターブーツメーカーが選んだ6足。
  • Thomas Coombes - fifty years with Bartley & Sons
  • George T. H. Digby - thirty years with Manfield & Sons, Ltd.
  • W. H. Vincent - thirty years with G. W. Bunting, Ltd.
  • Edward Minns - forty years with Allen & Bridge
The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 18, 1931

The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 18, 1931

In th Regal Reproductions we are using
  • Bordeaux Grain, the finest Calfskin in the World, made of Paris City skins, never before used except in the highest priced shoes;
  • Genuine Willow Calf tanned in Frankfort, Germany, in the new Burgundy shade;
  • Holland Grain tanned in Oisterwyck, Holland;
  • Martin's of Glasgow Scotch Grain, Heather Grain and the expensive celebrated Moor Calf, never before used in a shoe at this price.
The Milwaukee Journal - May 27, 1932

The Milwaukee Journal - May 27, 1932

we are using the finest Sport Leathers Tanned. Genuine Oil Tanned White China Buck, used in the most expensive shoes. Genuine Brown Chrome Buck - Full Grain Washable White Calfskin - Martin's Imported Aquatite Calf, Vegetable Tanned Norwegian Calf, Imported Scotch Grain, Imported French Bordeax Calf.

The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 14, 1934

The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 14, 1934

no one but except Regal has actually put in their windows and asked you to compare the Regal Reproductions with the expensive, exclusive, hand-made Original Shoes, made by such famous Custom Bootmakers as
  • Bartley & Sons, G. W. Bunting Ltd., and Allen & Bridge of London;
  • James Allan of Scotland;
  • N. Greco of Paris; and
  • Nihleen and Wylie of New York






Bartley & Sons, London (→ Peal → Foster)

 左:オリジナルを36足買い、オリジナルと複製を72店舗で比較展示した。
   Imported Calfskin tanned in Oisterwyk, Holland
 右:grey English Box Cloth Top Boot trimmed with Russia Calf

The Pittsburgh Press - Mar 30, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - Mar 30, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - Oct 19, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - Oct 19, 1928



 Box Calf Oxonian

The Pittsburgh Press - Mar 27, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - Mar 27, 1929



 Genuine Wax Calf

The Milwaukee Journal - Oct 3, 1930

The Milwaukee Journal - Oct 3, 1930

 Genuine King Calf

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 30, 1932

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 30, 1932


Manfield & Sons, London

 Martin's of Glasgow, Genuine Scotch Grain

The Milwaukee Journal - Nov 23, 1928

The Milwaukee Journal - Nov 23, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - May 9, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - May 9, 1929



 Imported Russia Calfskin, tanned in Oisterwyk, Holland

The Milwaukee Journal - May 24, 1929

The Milwaukee Journal - May 24, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - May 14, 1930

The Pittsburgh Press - May 14, 1930


G. W. Bunting, London

 左:Martin's Genuine Scotch Grain
 右:Genuine"Aquatite" calf, a new waterproofed calfskin tanned by Martin of Glasgow

The Pittsburgh Press - Oct 31, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - Oct 31, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - May 1, 1930

The Pittsburgh Press - May 1, 1930



The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 13, 1930

The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 13, 1930

The Spokesman-Review - Mar 27, 1953

The Spokesman-Review - Mar 27, 1953


Allen & Bridge, London

 左:Imported Calfskin tanned in Oisterwyk, Holland
 右:Gallun's Vegetable Tanned Calfskin

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 14, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 14, 1928

The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 5, 1930

The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 5, 1930



Genuine White Buckskin and brown calfskin Tip, free Ball Strap, Lace Stay and Outside Counter

The Pittsburgh Press - Jun 7, 1929

The Pittsburgh Press - Jun 7, 1929



 左:Allen & Bridge - Imported Black Calfskin
 右:Bartley & Sons - Gallun's Vegetable Tanned Calfskin

The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 2, 1931

The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 2, 1931


James Allan, Scotland

 Martin's Genuine Gorse Grain

The Pittsburgh Press - May 14, 1931

The Pittsburgh Press - May 14, 1931


John Lobb, London

 London grain

LIFE 1944年12月4日

LIFE 1944年12月4日

 Martin's Scotch Grain

LIFE 1946年12月9日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1946年12月9日



LIFE 1945年3月12日

LIFE 1945年3月12日

LIFE 1947年3月31日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1947年3月31日


Wylie & Peterson, New York
The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 19, 1935

The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 19, 1935

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 23, 1938

The Pittsburgh Press - Sep 23, 1938



The Milwaukee Journal - Nov 13, 1936

The Milwaukee Journal - Nov 13, 1936

Norwegian Stitched Sole

 アッパー
Oil-treated Eskimo Calf + Oil-Skin Protecter + Full leather Lining
 ソール
Full grain, flexible, oak-tanned, extra heavy Inner sole + Waterproof Rubberized Shield + Extra heaby Middle sole + Oil treated, bark-tanned Outer sole



Norwegian Grain

This expensive leather was designed to meet the requirements of the finest custom trade who demanded a bard tanned plump Winter Leather with a distinct natural grain that would dry out globe-soft after repeated wettings.

The Milwaukee Sentinel - Nov 4, 1938

The Milwaukee Sentinel - Nov 4, 1938

The Milwaukee Sentinel - Dec 28, 1952

The Milwaukee Sentinel - Dec 28, 1952

VEGETABLE TANNED
  • Norwegian Calf
  • Normandie Calf
  • Cretan Calf
  • Eskimo Calf

CHROME TANNED
  • Milwaukee Calf
  • Domino Calf
  • Mandarin Calf
  • Clyde Calf

Nihleen, New York
The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 10, 1930

The Pittsburgh Press - Apr 10, 1930

1953 Imported Brown Heather Grain Leather

Esquire Magazine 1953年


Oliver Moore, New York

Noting the recent trend to black shoes, Oliver Moore first asked tanner Horween to put a black finish on cordovan, to give black the richest, most deeply glowing patina possible. ・・・ It's the highest priced leather anywhere!

The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 10, 1953

The Milwaukee Journal - Sep 10, 1953






Which is which?
LIFE 1942年12月14日 regal imported Martin's Albion Grain

LIFE 1942年12月14日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Bootmaker's Original
 imported Martin's Albion Grain
LIFE 1943年3月29日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1943年3月29日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
LIFE 1943年4月26日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1943年4月26日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
LIFE 1943年5月24日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1943年5月24日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 genuine White Buckskin
LIFE 1943年10月25日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1943年10月25日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 imported Martin's Scotch Grain
LIFE 1944年3月20日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1944年3月20日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 Scotch Grain
LIFE 1944年5月15日

LIFE 1944年5月15日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
LIFE 1944年9月18日

LIFE 1944年9月18日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
 full-grain black King calf
LIFE 1945年4月16日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1945年4月16日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
 Horween's Shell Cordoavan
LIFE 1945年6月18日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1945年6月18日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Gustav J. Peterson
 genuine Brazilian white buckskin and tawny brown calf
LIFE 1945年9月24日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1945年9月24日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Gustav J. Peterson
 oil-treated Gallun's Eskimo Calf
LIFE 1945年10月22日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1945年10月22日

 答え:右足 Regal Reproduction、左足 Oliver Moore
 brown King Calf
LIFE 1946年6月24日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1946年6月24日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 Hubschman's calfskin
LIFE 1946年9月23日 Regal Reproduction Gallun's Eskimo Calf

LIFE 1946年9月23日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 oil-treated Gallun's Eskimo Calf
LIFE 1947年8月25日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1947年8月25日

 答え:右足 Aprile of Hollywood、左足 Regal Reproduction
 Chrome Excel Calf
LIFE 1948年5月3日 Regal Reproduction

LIFE 1948年5月3日

 答え:右足 Oliver Moore、左足 Regal Reproduction
 Bark Tanned Cretan Calf
LIFE 1948年6月21日 genuine Brazilian white buckskin

LIFE 1948年6月21日

 答え:右足 Gustav J. Peterson、左足 Regal Reproduction
 genuine Brazilian white buckskin





RESCO Twin-Foot Measuring Machine

There is no other Foot Measuring Machine in the World today that measures the length and width of both feet at the same time ・・・ new 1934 Model of the Resco Twin-Foot Measuring Machine, now used exclusively by the Regal Shoe Company and adopted by the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

The Milwaukee Journal - May 4, 1934

The Milwaukee Journal - May 4, 1934

The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 12, 1937

The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 12, 1937

Resco 7 Resco 2
Resco 3 Resco 4

Antique Resco Shoe Fitting Device Used for US ARMY In Original Box

1928 Foot measuring device for fitting shoes 2

1928 Foot measuring device for fitting shoes

1934 Foot measuring and recording machine

1934 Foot measuring and recording machine



1935 Breaking-in machine for shoes

1935 Breaking-in machine for shoes

1935 Toe gauging device for shoe fitting

1935 Toe gauging device for shoe fitting

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