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Can, Paint

Object number2007.167.681

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Date1940-1948

OriginManor, PA

MediumMetal; Paint

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlue and orange metal paint can. Circular base that slopes up to a cylindrical body. Silver metal on top and bottom. Blue and orange around the body. White text on the blue. Black text on the orange. White rectangle on the orange with black text. Silver metal seam on the back. Contents intact.DimensionsHeight x Width: 7.5 x 6.625 in. (19.1 x 16.8 cm)
InscriptionsBlack text in the white rectangle states "6-665 / [illegible] AIR DRY / INSULATING ENAMEL".
MarksWhite text on the blue part on the paint can states "[logo] / YOU CAN BE SURE... IF IT'S / Westinghouse / [logo] / YOU CAN BE SURE... IF IT'S / Westinghouse".

Black text on the orange part on the paint can states "BENOLITE PRODUCTS / CONTENTS ONE GALLON".

Black text on the other side of the orange part states "YOU CAN BE SURE... IF IT'S / Westinghouse / WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION / BENOLITE PLANT MANOR, PA. / MADE IN U.S.A."

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