Lead Paint Banned in US
Use of lead in consumer paint is banned by Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Air Pollution Act in US
Air Pollution Control Act enacted in US. First federal legislation about air pollution. Funded research about sources and scope of problem.
Model T Ford Paintwork
The Model T Ford was painted by hand with an oil-based resin used to bind the pigment. It took a week for the paint job.
Paint Manufacturers Established Across US
Mechanization and manufacturing became more widespread. Paint was too heavy for long transport so small factories sprang up in smaller markets around the country.