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An Analysis of Housepainting Literature 1660-1850

The Methods and Materials of the House-Painter in England. An analysis of house-painting literature: 1660 – 1850. A Dissertation Submitted to The Faculty of Design & The Built Environment in Candid...
  • colourman published this 02 / 11 / 2009
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The Use of Colour on Architectural Ironwork 1660-1960

The treatment of architectural ironwork 1660-1960. The paper is based on the text of a lecture given by Patrick Baty at "From Foundry and Forge", an International Ironwork Symposium held at the Vic...
  • colourman published this 02 / 10 / 2009
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A Potted History - Historic Colour

Myth and muddled thinking have made the business of historic colour very confusing. This is not helped by the activities of a number of paint companies. What sort of paint should be used in the d...
  • colourman published this 01 / 27 / 2009
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Palette of the Past - Exterior Painting

The traditional colours and techniques employed in the exterior decoration of houses in English towns and cities. Some myths are corrected and an appeal made for thought and care to be taken when ...
  • colourman published this 01 / 25 / 2009
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