Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Art Supplies, 1900

F.W. Devoe Art Supplies name surrounded by artist materials, 1900

   I had way too much fun going through this art supplies catalog and saving images to share! (Because everyone defines fun as "searching through catalogs that are over 100 years old", right? Right?!)

Catalog illustration of F.W. Devoe tube paint, 1900

1900 art supply catalog illustration of Dixon graphite pencils

   These product images are all from a catalog of F.W. Devoe & C.T. Raynolds Co. published circa 1900.

Illustration of A.W. Faber pencils set from 1900 art supply catalog

    It's strangely exciting to find a product by a company I use now. (A.W. Faber changed it's name to Faber-Castell in 1905. They're still making art supplies today!) 

Catalog page of Winsor & Newton watercolor paint sets, illustrated, 1900

    The Winsor & Newton watercolors - um, I mean 'water colors' - was also neat to find. That's the brand of watercolors that I always hear about but can't afford. Heck, if I could get a set for $1.60, I'd be thrilled!

Illustration of F.W. Devoe's Dragon Gold Paint from 1900 catalog

   Dragon Gold Paint - I can't overstate how much I love that name!

   I removed the background on these next two. I just love the shape of the bottles - they'd make great craft elements. 

Drawing ink illustration from 1900 art supply catalog  Indian ink illustration from 1900 art supply catalog



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