Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

[Bob George]

My friend, any leads to a period correct shoe polish for a mid-Victorian gentleman's footwear?

I am also struck by the shine on exposed cavalry boots in period photos, how did they get that shine (sheer elbow grease)?

As always, much appreciate the comments,

Bob

Robert Broadwater
NPS Volunteer

[GenuineInformation]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

I would imagine that it is just elbow grease and boot polish that produce that shine.

So far as sources for shoe care products, check out Missouri Boot & Shoe (http://www.missouribootandshoe.com/) and Leder Arsenal (http://www.lederarsenal.com/en/pages...acking-232.php).

Best,
JSK

[Jeff Nichols]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

www.confederatesaddles.com

Under "Relics and Reproductions" you'll find Crown leather soap (p.21) and a preservation wax (p.22). Both are formulated with period ingredients. There is also a link to an article with instructions for period leather care.

Hope this helps.

Jeff Nichols

[Doughboy]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

OK, I know there is a lot of info on Ken's site but can someone give me a clue how to find anything without scrolling through every page? I did search for his preservation wax but came up empty

[Doughboy]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

from previous thread found in search:

I've purchased my blackening from a Rev War supplier named Ray Najecki (just do a google search). He offers "blackball" which has served my needs well for a number of years.
Ross L. Lamoreaux

[Jeff Nichols]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

Christopher-

The preservation wax is under the "Relics and Reproductions" section, page 22. The Crown is on page 21.

Jeff Nichols

[Doughboy]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

Thanks Jeff. Can you index the rest of the site? LOL

[woolhat1864]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

C&D Jarnagin sells a period blackening or you could make your own using beeswax, lampblack and a little tallow. What Ken is selling is a soap used to clean the leather before you use the wax.

Tommy Jackson
Critter Co.
Armory Guards

[Jeff Nichols]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

Probably could...Lord knows I'm on there enough. I've probably got a better idea of what's on there than he does ;)

Jeff Nichols

[Jeff Nichols]

Re: Source for Period Correct Shoe Polish?

[QUOTE= What Ken is selling is a soap used to clean the leather before you use the wax.


Tommy Jackson
Critter Co.
Armory Guards[/QUOTE]

On page 21. On page 22 he has available a preservation wax, available in both clear and black.

Jeff Nichols