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Vtg 1950s Fletchers House Paint Color Chart Brochure Milford Paint Works NH.
Brand: Fletcher's Milford Paint Works (Milford, New Hampshire)
Theme: Gas & Oil / Hardware Store Advertising / Mid Century Paint Chips / NH History
Year Manufactured: 1950s
Material: Paper Ephemera / Paint Swatches
Occasion: Everyday Novelty / Industrial Advertising
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United StatesUp for sale is an original, 100% authentic mid-century vintage fold-out paint color chart brochure manufactured by Fletcher's Milford Paint Works of Milford, New Hampshire.This multi-paneled marketing brochure unfolds to reveal a beautiful, complete array of original applied glossy paint chips showcasing "24 Outside House Colors" and "8 Floor and Deck Colors." Featured period shades include Cream, Taupe, Colonial Blue, Ocean Green, Tangerine, Autumn Brown, Sandstone, Mahogany, and various textured deck stains. The rear panel features a wonderful graphic illustration titled "FRED FLETCHER SAYS-" alongside a depiction of their New England factory facility.Condition Details:
Very good vintage condition with rich historical character! The internal applied paint chips remain fully attached, glossy, and beautifully vivid with fantastic color presence. The paper panels are structurally sound with normal, expected vintage fold wear. This specific brochure features extensive, highly interesting period-correct handwritten pencil notes across the interior margins detailing application specs ("1st coat 350 sq ft per gal," "wait 3 years to paint 3rd coat"), mix formulas ("White House Paint - white lead 39%"), and thinning instructions, adding authentic handyman provenance to the piece. Shows only light natural storage age-toning and minor corner tip rubbing as pictured. Free of modern tape repairs or major tears.Shipping Note:
To ensure the fragile paper folds and applied glossy paint chips remain perfectly flat, dry, and protected against bending during transit, this brochure will be shipped inside a clear protective sleeve and completely FLAT, securely sandwiched between two rigid layers of heavy corrugated cardboard.
