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patent leather:  

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Pronounced; pat-nt, pat-n or, especially Brit., peyt-nt  

–noun

a hard, glossy, smooth leather, used esp. in shoes and accessories.

This version of treated leather was invented in 1818 by Seth Boyden of Newark, NJ. Boyden was interested in creating a version of leather that would retain its durability while at the same time would have a dressy appearance.

Patent Leather was originally created by using linseed oil. Later, the invention of plastics changed the methods for producing patent leather.

Patent leather has basically seen as a spring/summertime leather.  BUT WE LOVE IT ALL YEAR ROUND.  WHY NOT?  It is beautiful, durable, easy to care for and most importantly virtually waterproof.  As far as we are concerned perfect for a NYC winter.