1935 Print Gum Varnish Kettles Sherwin-Williams Rittase Paint Resin Industry FZ2

This is an original 1935 halftone print of the varnish cooking kettles at the Sherwin-Williams plant. The company was founded in 1866 in Cleveland, Ohio by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams. It is currently an American Fortune 500 company, and is known for its paint line. Shown in the image are large kettles with lumps of resin in them. The caption writes, "The lumps of resin are put into large kettles of copper or stainless steel, as shown above, together with an oil such as linseed or tung, and a drier..."

CONDITION

This 76+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 8.5 inches; 25 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: factory, industry, smoke, New Zealand, Africa, Tree, Cooking Kettle

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