Cobbler's wax

Description

A mixture of blackened Wax, similar to Heelball. Cobbler's wax is used for polishing shoes (Mayer 1969).

Synonyms and Related Terms

cera de zapatero (Esp.)

Additional Information

R. Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row, New York, 1969.

Authority

• Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)