1939 - Glidden Exterior
21 Colors
This 1939 Glidden catalog page features Endurance Paint, an oil-based gloss exterior paint designed for houses, trim, and other exterior woodwork. The 21 colors reflect the late 1930s exterior palette, offering muted yet versatile tones commonly used on homes, shutters, and trim. Shades included soft terracotta, Lemont Stone, ivory tones, greens, blues, and browns, similar to the color trends of the mid-1930s.
Popular Trim & Shutter Colors – 4 Colors
This section highlights four additional colors recommended for trim and shutters, complementing the Endurance Paint palette and providing subtle accent options for architectural details.
Handy Home Paint – 16 Colors
Also from the 1939 Glidden catalog, Handy Home Paint presents 16 exterior colors intended for smaller projects or auxiliary surfaces, extending the late 1930s palette with practical and historically consistent options.
All colors were originally gloss but are offered in satin or semi-gloss, with eggshell available on special request.
Ideal for:
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Restoring late 1930s homes with historically accurate exterior finishes
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Painting trim, shutters, and auxiliary surfaces with period-appropriate colors
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Modern homes seeking authentic late 1930s exterior tones
Note: Original gloss sheen is supplied as satin or semi-gloss.