Art Metrople - product catalogue from 1906

Colors and Materials for Artists, Architects, Decorators, Designers, and Draughtsmen is the full title. Before there were websites, art supply stores had to take the time to create printed catalogues, like this one from 1906. Spanning 148 pages, the catalogue includes the alphabetical Winsor & Newton composition of pigments, including 'Neutral Orange' which is apparently a mixture of Cadmium Yells and Venetian Red - originally proposed by Mr. Aaron Penley.

Besides lists of paints, you can also find:

  • Paint boxes and cases
  • Frames and canvas
  • Palettes, tin dippers, palette and painting knives
  • Brushes
  • Easels and drawing tables
  • Modeling tools

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1906 Historic photo from 1906 - Art Metropole: 1906 Catalogue and price list of colors and materials (149 Yonge Street) in DowntownArt Metropole: 1906 Catalogue and price list of colors and materials (149 Yonge Street)
118 years ago - Downtown - 1906
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