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The Arbroath year book and Fairport almanac : directory for Arbroath, Carnoustie, Friockheim and surrounding districts .., 1889
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1notice; and his latest design of figured velveteen boots for ladies is much admired for its originality. The plainer shoes shown by him seem contrived for the purpose of relieving the oppression of a people which, according to Carlyle, "suffers much in its feet," and show that there are capable soutars elsewhere than in the classic precincts of Selkirk.
3From the Shoe and Leather Record.
5One of the strongest features in Mr. Grant's samples and goods generally is the formation and finish of the heels on all his goods. They are models in appearance, and the manner in which the nailing of the heels is done indicates the very great care that has been exercised in putting the boots together. The quality of the material used at this factory is above the ordinary average; and this fact alone will be proof of the high excellence and reputation the boots have obtained in the several markets catered for; in fact, wherever Mr. Grant has got a hold it is an extremely difficult matter for others to even get a share of the trade done. Low-priced boots are not aimed at at all, the samples being from medium to best boots, and are made in the several classes. The production of such goods as those of Mr. Grant has done more to lessen the hand-sewn bespoke trade in many districts than anything else, as in many respects the factory goods are above the average country-made goods both in style and finish. This first-rate show of best quality factory-made goods contrasts well with the genuine hand-sewn bespoke article.
7by have a good view of the case when looking up. not be forgotten that at the Edinburgh Exhibition M took the highest award in the boot department, a gol being given him for the excellence of his production medal occupies a prominent place at the end of t its owner being justly proud of its possession. Tl several pairs of boots shown here which were made f burgh, and it speaks volumes for the skill which p together that they should come out after all that time looking one bit the worse. In the new goods there the same skill shown in the making as in the form and it is seldom one sees such specimens of good those now brought together here. Amongst the hu so of samples that are shown the number of shoes is noticeable. These are in all materials and in all sty finished in a variety of ways, fiddle waists being pri adopted. In the ladies' heels the pin-pointing of the burgs is prettily done, and in many of the gentleme the top pieces are put on in a strikingly regular both when all steel is used or when brass is int The breasting of the heels is another capital featur finishing of these goods. The closing of the uppers pleasing to examine, especially in some of the lighte Taken as a whole, this exhibit is completely sati and will be certain to attract a large amount of attent the trade.
9COLIN GRANT
1084 & 249 High St., 31 Commerce St., 21 West
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