Angelus Suede Powder in grey, manufactured by Angelus Shoe Polish Co.
Entry/Object ID
2014.502.1.1
Description
Angelus Suede Powder in grey, manufactured by Angelus Shoe Polish Co. in Los Angeles, ca. 1920. The blue cylindrical tin is labeled in gold text. Under the cap are several holes for dispensing the powder. The shoe polish is meant for buck, nubuck, canvas as a cleaner for dirt and grease. At the top and side is the company's logo of a man and a woman inside a bell. On the back are instructions for use. The company was established in 1907, but the trademark was registered in 1917. The canister is filled with grey powder and it is generally in good condition with minor scratches and scuff marks.
