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and museum exhibitions showcasing ancient cultures

and aligned them with the avant-garde efforts of the East and West

based on years of research

House Paints, 1900-1960: History and Use 3-4 This abundantly illustratedHarriet A. L. Standeven The versatility of modern commercial house paints has ensured their use in a broad range of applications, including the protection and decoration of historic buildings, the coating of toys and furniture, and the creation of works of art. Historically, house paints were based on naturally occurring oils, gums, resins, and proteins, but in the early twentieth century, the introduction of synthetic resins revolutionized the