This advertisement dates from 1906 and not in New Zealand as a closer inspection reveals. But despite appearances, the brand didn't originate in New Zealand, but in Melbourne, Australia, and its creators weren't New Zealanders but Scotsmen! And to complicate the tale even more, in New Zealand it wasn't called shoe polish but nugget, to the point where it became a noun!
How it all happened is something we'll leave you to do your own research on, gentle reader.
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