Comments on: A vintage shoe shine kit — our 2nd contest entry

By: douglas

douglas — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:28:18 +0000

Thanks for helping me to understand the intended function this strange “Lady Josephine” thingy I found. From the web I see that Lady Josephine was a famous race horse back in 1912, so I’m guessing that this shoe holder was inspired by a device for cleaning muddy rider’s boots.

By: sumacsue

sumacsue — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:20:17 +0000

I like that phrase, “A most desirable home accessory,” at the bottom edge of the box. That’s probably what Mr. French said to urge Uncle Bill to make such a purchase, on “Family Affair.” Mr. French knew that Buffy, Jody, and Cissy needed to polish their Bass Wejuns and saddle shoes before heading off to school.

By: Mandi H.

Mandi H. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:19:14 +0000

I think its funny that you still have to shine your own shoes–the apparatus just holds them in place for you! I thought it would be a cool ‘space age’ thing that has a little robot arm that would shine it for you!