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Varnish and the Queen
- 1940s
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Small JPG1200 x 1839px — 433 KBFull-sized JPG2245 x 3441px — 1.3 MBOriginal fileTIFF — 2245 x 3441px — 22.2 MBBooklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet tells the story of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, after whom the modern-day word for varnish is named. Describes historical uses of fossilized resins and how it was traditionally made into varnish. Includes small stylized illustrations throughout and decorated covers.
The National Paint, Oil and Varnish Association, Inc., formed in 1933, was the national professional association representing all branches of the paint, oil, and varnish industries.
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National Paint, Varnish. “Varnish and the Queen.” Pamphlets Corresponding to Radio Shows Produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association. Washington (D.C.), 1940–1949. TP935 .K46. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/8twoucm.
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