rare 1920s original hard to find pittsburgh plate glass company hardbound profusely illustrated product catalog

rare early 20th century comprehensive and profusely illustrated pittsburgh plate glass company's "glass paints, varnishes, and brushes: their history manufacture and use" hardbound book and/or catalog featuring an informative glance at the early beginnings of glassworks, paint development and distribution and the formation and establishment of their company, followed by an extensive listing of their product line and custom services.

the 1923 catalog edition was designed and published by pittsburgh plate glass company, which beautifully showcases their storefront glass, shop displays, leaded glass and paintworks with richly colored and highly detailed illustrations followed by detailed descriptions of each process and extensive options for customization.

the hardbound book remains in great overall condition for its age. the original ornate buckram cloth hard cover features gilded lettering over its dark olive green impressed or stamped design. the binding is tight with no loose pages evident. the book contains a total of 178 pages with only minor discoloration from age. slight bumping to the head and feet of the spine, along with the wear around the corners of the cover evident.

pittsburgh plate glass was founded in 1883 by captain john baptiste ford and john pitcairn, jr. as the pittsburgh plate glass company at creighton, pennsylvania. the company later changed its name to ppg industries, inc. in 1968. ppg industries is now an american global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals, glass, and fiberglass with headquarters in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. the catalog measures 9 x 11 inches.