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Pigment, Paint

Object number2010.39.45

Manufacturer C.A. Michel and Company

Datec. 1923

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumpigment; paper

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionMetallic red powder stored inside folded paper. Another paper covers paint's paper; printed in red and blue on obverse is product information and maker information. Printed in blue on reverse are directions for use. Logo in center.Dimensions4.125 x 2.875 in. (10.5 x 7.3 cm)
MarksAnother paper covers paint's paper and has printed in red and blue on obverse, "ONE VENUS OUNCE / PATENT TURKEY RED / SUPERIOR QUALITY / BRONZE POWDER / C.A. MICHEL & CO. / 640 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. / Copyright 1923: United States Bronze Powder Works, Inc."

Printed in blue on reverse are "DIRECTIONS FOR USE". Logo in center "UNITED STATES / BRONZE POWDER WORKS, Inc."; image of eagle with spread wings perched on top a column: "US"; "GOLD / BRONZE / LUSTR [?]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.

Related person Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

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