Description :
This collectible vintage tin contains unopened, original bright red Prang Powder Tempera paint, manufactured by the American Crayon Company in Sandusky, Ohio. The cylindrical tin features striking Art Deco-style black-and-white graphics, with instructions for mixing powdered paint into vibrant color. Remarkably, the tin remains sealed with its full pigment contents intact. Surface wear, scratches, and minor rust spots are present, adding authentic vintage character. Highly decorative and rare in this condition, this piece would appeal to collectors of antique art supplies, advertising memorabilia, or vintage packaging.
Era
1930s–1940s
Style
Art Deco Industrial, Educational Memorabilia
Technique
Offset lithography on tin, machine-sealed container.
Tools Used
Lithographic printing equipment, metal stamping and canning machinery.
History
The American Crayon Company was a prominent early 20th-century producer of school and art supplies, remembered for high-quality paints and crayons widely used in American schools.
Manufacturer / Maker
The American Crayon Company, Sandusky, Ohio / New York, USA.
Measurements
3 ⅜" Diameter x 5" Tall.
Suggested Weight
Approximately ½–1 lb.
Music
Would pair well with 1930s big band or swing music, reflecting the educational optimism of the era.
Item Number : P12931
Category : Collectibles
Brand : The American Crayon Company, Sandusky, Ohio / New York, USA
