Cobbler's wax

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

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