Kiwi Polish Co
From Graces Guide
of Church End, Finchley, London, N3
- 1906 This shoe polish was developed by Australia-based Scottish-born inventor William Ramsay, who named it Kiwi as a homage to his wife, Annie Elizabeth Meek Ramsay, a New Zealander, otherwise known as a Kiwi.
- WWI. Its success in Australia expanded overseas when it was adopted by both the British and American armies in World War I.
- 1922 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of "Kiwi" Boot Polish in seven shades: Black, Tan, and Patent Leather; Light Tan, Brown, Dark Tan and Ox Blood. (Stand No. J.125) [1]
- 1931 Advert on this page. [2]
- 1984 Bought by the Sara Lee Corporation, it is the dominant shoe polish in some countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, where it has about two-thirds of the market.
See Also
- [2] Wikipedia
Sources of Information
- ↑ 1922 British Industries Fair p45
- ↑ [1] History World