Paint

Object number2011.65.18 a-f

Manufacturer Hazel-Atlas Glass Company (1902 - 1956)

Date1945-2009

OriginJacksonville, FL

Mediumglass; metal; plastic; paint powder

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionSet of powdered enamel paints in five glass and one plastic jars including yellow, blue, orange, and red.Dimensions(a,c) Height: 5.25 ; Circum: 10
(b) H: 5.25 ; C: 9.5
(d,e) H: 3.25 ; C: 5.25
(f) H: 7.5 ; C: 6.5
Inscriptions(a)
Piece of paper taped to jar, handwritten: "1068 OP. / Yellow".

(b)
Piece of paper taped to jar, handwritten: "# 300 / O. BLUE".

(c)
Piece of paper taped to jar, handwritten: "196 / O. ORANGE".

(e)
Paper label attached to glass, handwritten: "...27".

(f)
Handwritten in black marker on body: "771 Red".
Marks(a)
Glass jar embossed text "ATLAS / STRONG SHOULDER / MASON". On base: "6 / G".

(b)
Glass jar embossed text "ATLAS / STRONG SHOULDER / MASON". On base: "M / A / 0 / 1".

(c)
Glass jar embossed text "ATLAS / STRONG SHOULDER / MASON".

(d)
Embossed on base "2 OZ. / 60 09 / U.S.A."

(e)
Embossed on base "2 OZ. / 60 62 / U.S.A."

(f)
Maker's information printed on body "ROUX / ROUX LAB... / JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA..."; measurements.
Historical NotesJars of enamel powder with metal shaker lids fashioned by Cantini. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

Previous owner Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

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