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