1959 Valspar paint booklet: A cheerful guide to colors and application
Summary
A historical publicity booklet from 1959 issued by Goodlass Wall & Co. Ltd., a Liverpool-based paint manufacturer operating under the Valspar brand. The booklet provided guidance on applying Valspar paints and selecting from their range of colors and finishes including gloss, eggshell, emulsion, varnishes, and primers. The company was founded in 1840 and merged with Associated Lead Manufacturers Ltd. in 1930.
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how to make the best choice of the "entrancing" colours available
These included gloss/lacquers, eggshell, emulsion, varnishes and primers
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