Depression‑Era Handmade Shoe Shine Box – Brooklyn NY Origin - $50 (Ardmore)

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Hand‑crafted wooden shoe shine box made by my father as a boy in Brooklyn, New York during the Great Depression. This was the only item he kept his entire life. Solid wood construction with original cast‑iron footrest and hand‑carved name “EARL.” Shows age and wear consistent with nearly a century old — no repairs or restorations. A genuine piece of working‑class history and craftsmanship from the 1930s.

Perfect for collectors of Americana, vintage tools, or Depression‑era artifacts.

12" long, 11" high, 6/14" wide.

post id: 7932507134

posted: 2026-05-06 10:20

updated: 2026-10-06 11:53

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