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Anyone Can Use Latex Paint Anytime

  • 1954-May

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Black and white print advertisement for Dow Latex Paints, a fast-drying and durable interior wall paint manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company. Depicts a man, woman, and young boy all contributing to painting a wall. Small inset images depict a paint roller being rinsed, a paint can, and a sponge cleaning dirt from an already painted wall. Includes a description of the positive qualities of Dow latex paint including its easy application, lack of odor, easy clean-up, and durability. Found on page 147 of Better Homes & Gardens, May 1954 issue.

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  • 31 cm H x 24 cm W
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  • Box 8

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Dow Chemical Company. “Anyone Can Use Latex Paint Anytime,” May 1954. Advertisements from the Dow Chemical Historical Collection, Box 8. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/e8x00xd.

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