Shoeshine Kit

Object detail

Accession number

2003.15

Description

Small, portable shoeshine kit, in small green leather pouch. Pouch has press stud closure and is of sewn construction. Shoehorn in green plastic in figure of 8 shape to which is attached a 68 mm metal button hook. Polish is not the original and is standard "Nugget" black tin with twist catch to release lid. Brush is light bristle (in black) with wooden, varnished top. Stamp impression on side "A900" and on top "Best British Make". The 4 parts are:
1. Pouch.
2. Shoehorn and button hook.
3. Polish.
4. Brush.

Marks

A900 Inscribed
BEST / BRITISH / MAKE Inscribed
MADE IN ENGLAND Impressed
REG'D TRADE MARK / "NUGGET" / BLACK / SHOE POLISH / RESTORES THE COLOUR / WITH A / BRILLIANT SHINE Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Shoeshine Kit, 2003.15. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Buffer, Shoe Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Clothing Care Artefacts

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Green Font Rectangle Metal Fashion accessory Logo Office supplies Grass Tool Revolver

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