Texas Cowgirls' Boots

The fella I got these from told me they belonged to a Brady, Texas cowgirl and that they were made for her by Elmer Tomlinson.



Well, they may have belonged to a Brady cowgirl. But they weren't made by Mr. Tomlinson. Tex Robin saw this post and got in touch with me about them.



Turns out that Elmer Tomlinson learned much about what he knew about boot making from Tex's father, W.L. Robin. Tex knew Elmer and knows his work. He tells me these Cowgirl boots were definitely not made by Mr. Tomlinson.

And if you don't know who Tex Robin is, well, you should. He's one of the best boot makers around. And a darn good musician to boot! Follow the link and see for yourself.

This is a great pair of Cowgirl boots nonetheless... The stitching drives me backwards. They rock.

. Single-needle stitching . One row at a time .

. Perfect Proportion .

. Perfect Balance .

. Great Cowgirl boots . Unmarked . Maker unknown .

My hat's off to you Tex,
Thanks for helping me keep the record straight.
-JD

Texas Cowgirls' Boots: Collection J. Davis

Photography: J. Davis

John A. Stryker

A man of many talents. Photographer. Rodeo Announcer. Penmanship Professor. Marksman. Stryker's passion for life and photography knew no bounds. His photographs append meaning to the the old saying that "a picture is worth a thousand words".

"Downtown Cowtown"

Exchange Avenue, main entrance to the Fort Worth Stockyards. 1962

Bedell's Saddle Shop

Rodeo Parade Riders with a pair of 8-Foot Texas Longhorns. 1960

Greyhound Bus Terminal

Ninth and Commerce Streets. Fort Worth, Texas. 1954

True West Motel

U.S. Highways 60 and 66 East. Amarillo, Texas. 1956

A remarkable man and a determined photographer. Today, he is best remembered for his "Stryker's Rodeo Gloss Series" of postcards.

Dick Griffith, Famous Rodeo Star

Wild Brahma Bull Riding Contest. c. 1946

Fancy Roping Champion

Chester Byers making a Six-Horse Catch. c. 1946

All photography: John A. Stryker / Photos: Collection of J. Davis

Recommended Read: The Rodeo of John Addison Stryker