Name/Title
Paint sample card: Breinig Brothers, Ever-Dure Paste-Bronze Greens. Issued by Breinig Brothers, Inc., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1920s.Entry/Object ID
2014.001.0095Scope and Content
Paint sample card: Breinig Brothers, Ever-Dure Paste-Bronze Greens. Issued by Breinig Brothers, Inc., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1920s.
Printed and embossed cardstock, 3-1/2" wide x 6-3/16" high; printed both sides; 4 mounted paint chips, 7/16" x 2-5/16" wide, applied to front.
Text on front:
BREINIG BROTHERS’
EVER-DURE
PASTE BRONZE GREENS
Made Especially for the Master Painter
[paint samples labeled by name printed below each]
EMERALD (Extra Light)
BRILLIANT (Light)
ROYAL (Dark)
NATURAL (Extra Dark)
[logo in red and blue; embossed] BB
Breinig Brothers, Inc.
Hoboken, New Jersey
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see notes for text on back.
The company in the mid-1920s had its address listed as the corner of Third and Grand Streets, Hoboken. Street number not stated.
As seen on Hopkins 1923 map, plate 2, the company had several buildings directly across the street from the East Works of the Keuffel & Esser Co. The plant covered the entire south side of Third from Grand to Adams Streets.
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advertising / trade / painters / chartAcquisition
Accession
2014.001Source or Donor
PurchaseAcquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Museum Collections.Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1920 - 1930Archive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1920-1930
Date(s): 1920-1930General Notes
Note
Notes: "Breinig-Built" Paints & Varnishes
Breinig Brothers’ Ever-Dure Paste Bronze Greens are clear in tone, beautiful in shade, permanent in color.
Ever - Dure Paste Bronze Greens are made especially for the Master Painter. They are particularly recommended for use in painting store fronts, blinds, window frames, shutters, doors, fences, structural iron work and all exposed surfaces.
FOR SALE BY
1803 T 19
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Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2014-02-26
