Today's post will be a short one as I have the early shift at the postal counter of UNjoy.
Today's item is something I have seen all my life, all of my 44 years. The shoe shine box.
I remember my mom telling me she bought this in the 50's. I don't know where. It was in the kitchen when I was growing up and I used it a lot as seating and a step stool. I feel a tiny bit guilty because it needs some TLC....I need to put a couple of nails in the bottom to make it hold!
Sorry about the flash! I was in a real hurry yesterday as I took the pics and had to use the flash because the light in the hall is minimal at best. I love the handmade painting on it.
It still holds shoe polish, brushes and rags; all the fixins to keep your shoes and boots beautiful. I use it regularly because I'm a firm believer that shined shoes look more polished and professional!
Have a great VTT!
Keeo on thrifting :)
9 comments:
That is cute! I think my dad had a plain brown unpainted one - no where nearly that cute! I wonder if he still has it???
I have seen these shoe shine kits in the past. The ones I recall were not designed just like this. You have a great vintage item you should give a little tender care and hang on to.
This is something very unusual to find. I think that you should preserved it. Have a nice day.
Oh, how neat is that and to think it was your mom's purchase, that is really awesome! Thanks for coming to see me, love visitors!
Have a great day!
Nancy
I love the colorful shoe shine kit! We never had the stuff in a cool box. Dad kept the polish and brush on his bedroom closet shelf.
I think it is very cool and love the red and design on it!
I love your decorated shoeshine box. I have a shoe shine kit my mother bought me in the 1960s, but it came in a flat plastic box and doesn't look old.
What an adorable shoe shine box/step stool :-)
Really cute! Love the painted design and bright colors!
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