Dear John: I would direct that site to The National Trust For Historic Preservation here in Washington, D.C. I know they have conducted some research on historic paint and/or will recommend other sources. Kind Regards Roger Wulff John Martinson wrote: > > Another site asked for help on finding formulas for early US paints (circa > 1850 - 1900). > Does anyone know of the ingredients for pioneer paints? Thanks. > > John Martinson > Curator > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). -- ********************************************* Visit our NEW "ONLINE" MUSEUM BOOKSTORE AND TREAT YOURSELF TO A BOOK - VISIT OUR NEW "ONLINE" INTERNATIONAL CRAFT SHOP AND ASSIST THE CULTURES WHICH PRODUCED THOSE OBJECTS at: http://www.MuseumServicesIntl.org Museum Services International is a non-profit organization which provides services in all areas of the planning and development of cultural institutions and museums - especially in the new area of "Economuseology." ********************************************** ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).