Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Paint Mixing Brochure |
Object Name |
Informational Pamphlet |
Collection |
Architectural Tools Collection |
Catalog Number |
2024.17.4 |
Description |
4-page brochure designed to help painters & budgeters calculate how much paste and paint to use for various uses, such as 'exterior wood' and 'interior walls.' Includes pulltabs and helpful directions for use. |
Context |
Dutch Boy was a brand of paint produced by the National Lead Company that featured a cartoon character of a Dutch Boy in its advertising campaigns, particularly for lead-based paint. While the Dutch Boy image was used to promote lead-based paints, these paints have been linked to lead poisoning. The National Lead Company faced scrutiny and lawsuits for its marketing of lead paint, despite the well-documented health risks of lead exposure. In the 1970s, the U.S. government banned the use of lead-based paint in residential applications, and the National Lead Company ultimately transitioned to manufacturing lead-free paint under the Dutch Boy brand. |
Currently On Display In |
Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage |
Maker |
Dutch Boy Group |
Role Artist |
Manufacturer |
Dimensions |
H-7 W-3 inches |
Lexicon Category |
8: Communication Objects |
Caption |
2024.17.4 |