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New at bl.ag online: 'Why Lead Paint Makes Signs Last: A Toxic Legacy'

https://bl.ag/why-lead-paint-makes-signs-last-a-toxic-legacy/

An account of the enduring (and highly toxic) legacy of lead paint on signs, and sign painters.

The advertisement pictured is from 1923, when the dangers of lead were understood, with this as a response from one of the major manufacturers of lead-based paints.

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Why Lead Paint Makes Signs Last: A Toxic Legacy

An account of the enduring (and highly toxic) legacy of lead paint on signs, and sign painters.

BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture
Jan 25, 2024 at 2:45pmWeb
Show threadKatie Leavens 🖋️Jan 29, 2024
@blag Loved this article! I learned so much about lead paint and how it differs from it’s modern counterparts.
Show threadSam at BLAGJan 29, 2024

@kleavens Thank you for your kind words. This article has had a very positive response, so there'll be more from our science correspondent in the future 🧪

https://bl.ag/lead

Why Lead Paint Makes Signs Last: A Toxic Legacy

An account of the enduring (and highly toxic) legacy of lead paint on signs, and sign painters.

BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture