Name/Title
Blotter, ink: Snow-Flake Paint; Elysian Gloss-Cote Paint. Manufactured by Hoboken White Lead & Color Works, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1920-1930.Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0023Description
Advertising ink blotter: Snow-Flake Paint; Elysian Gloss-Cote Paint. Manufactured by Hoboken White Lead & Color Works, Inc., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1920-1930. Printed paper laminated to blue blotting paper, 3-15/16" high x 9-1/4" wide.
Labeled cans are depicted with advertising text.
The company used a rhyming slogan "The Paint with No Complaint"
Snow Flake, A Pure Linseed Oil Flat Paint
Washable, Sanitary, Durable
"Noted for It's Whiteness."
"Snow-Flake" Flat Oil Paint has a great covering capacity, flows easily and does not show any brush marks.
We also manufacture Snow-Flake Stippling Flat.
Gloss-Cote
Gloss Finish
For Interior and Exterior Work
Used as Primer Also for Finishing Coats
Does Two Coats in One
Used extensively as an underbody for new plaster, wood, metal and cement, preventing alkali, acid stains or moisure from injuring subsequent coats of paint
Company address is not stated on the object; they were at 1318 Willow Avenue.Acquisition
Accession
2011.005Source or Donor
Lukacs, ClaireAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.Made/Created
Date made
1920 - 1936Notes
Date: 1920-1930General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-03-15