41: MASON'S SHOE BLACK BOX WITH COLORFUL ADVERTISING

A wood box for Mason's Challenge Blacking, a polish for boots circa 1900, the lithographed paper on wood with graphics of an African American man polishing a customer's boots as a passing dog is reflected in the resulting shine; the wood case has a hinged lid and dovetailed construction.
Measures 4.75 x 11.5 x 8 inches.
Good original intact condition.
$75 - $100