THE CARTER TIMES WHITE PAINT NUMBER

Object/Artifact

Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"THE CARTER TIMES WHITE PAINT NUMBER"

Entry/Object ID

2000.230.1.1

Description

Color: Green; Red; White "The Carter Times: White Paint Number," issued by the Carter White Lead Company, June 1922. The 16-page booklet has a white paper cover with the name of the publication across the top in black. Below this are the words, "Published every once in a while in the interest of good Painting." At the center is a green octagon within which is a drawing of a black paint can. Above the can are the words, "'Save the surface and / you save all' Paint and Varnish." At the bottom of the cover is the title of the issue in black. All of the latter printing is against a red background around which is an ornate border. On the top of the back is a drawing of a two-story home. Below this in red ink is, "Who is the 'White Painter' / in Your Town?" At the center is an article encouraging painters to use the company's product, and at the bottom is the name and address of the company in black. Inside are many articles covering such subjects as the right paint for white houses; the drying of paint; contract blanks; preparing and using Tiffany blend; practical painting hints; tips from readers; and letters from readers. Also included are several black and white photographs. There is another issue of the publication that is item .2. With creases, surface soiling, and rust stains from the staples, the object is in good condition.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Building materials, Building

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Pamphlets, Carter White Lead Company, Paint, Lead based paint, Paint industry and trade, Paint mixing, Painting, Structural, Painting, Industrial, House painting, Architecture--Details, Varnish and varnishing, Contracts--Forms

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Pamphlets