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Enamels 
 
 NAMEL is a comparatively recent invention 
 
 and represents the highest degree of per- 
 fection attained in the manufacture of 
 materials which combine the two-fold 
 mission of preserving and beautifying objects upon 
 which applied. It has distinct characteristics 
 all its own and differs radically from the 
 ordinary forms of paints, stains, and finishes 
 offered for decorative purposes. It forms an 
 extremely tenacious, hard, smooth and lus- 
 trous coating upon wooden, earthen and metal 
 surfaces of all kinds, and is susceptible to treat- 
 ment which enables the manufacturers to offer and 
 recommend it for surfaces exposed to extremes of 
 temperature, such as radiators and steam pipes, as 
 well as for bath-tubs, where steam and hot 
 and cold water would quickly destroy 
 ordinary material. Its great durability, the 
 exquisite tints and handsome colors in 
 which it is offered, and the ease with which 
 it can be applied, are factors that have made 
 " enamel effects” popular in our homes, but 
 one of the principal reasons for its favorable re- 
 ception is the fact that the handsome surface it im- 
 parts requires scarcely any attention. Paints, 
 stains, and finishes of various forms re- 
 quire washing and scrubbing from time to 
 time, but dust and dirt do not adhere to an 
 enamel surface, and by simply wiping off 
 occasionally with a dry, soft cloth, it may be pre- 
 served in as perfect condition as when first applied. 
 
 
Enameling. 
 
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 Attractive 
 
 Homes. 
 
 in vogue, 
 coloring 
 
 It is the aim of every housekeeper to 
 make her home pretty and attractive. 
 Cheerful, artistic and dainty effects are 
 and the change from dark sombre 
 and stiff unattractive decoration is \ 
 heartily welcomed by all to whom 
 "home” is a place of comfort, rest 
 and recreation. Nothing is of greater 
 service in transforming an unattractive, 
 dull-appearing room into a charming- 
 ly attractive apartment than Enamel. 
 The delicate tints and exquisite colors in 
 which it is offered, and the lustrous, 
 smooth, hard, polished surface it imparts 
 to wooden, earthen and metal ware of all 
 kinds render it peculiarly fitted for this 
 service. The ease with which the 
 most inexperienced may obtain per- 
 fect results, and its inexpensiveness 
 have also largely assisted in causing 
 "Enameling" to be so universally 
 popular. There are very few 
 homes in which there are not a 
 number of articles, slightly worn, 
 perhaps, which could be made 
 useful and attractive by the use of 
 a little Enamel. 
 
 
 
NEAL'S ENAMELS. 
 
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 For Wooden, The possibilities of Enamels and 
 
 Willow, Earthen, or Enameling are almost beyond 
 Metal Ware of 
 
 Every Description. conception. It may be used to 
 make the old 
 buggy worthy of the new baby ; for 
 transforming a dingy bed room into 
 a dainty boudoir ; or, a last year’s 
 "bike" into this year's 
 “wheel,” at least as far as 
 color and finish are concern- 
 ed. The old wicker chair 
 that has been scrubbed 
 bare in the endeavor to 
 keep it looking white and clean, and rele- 
 gated to an obscure corner on account of 
 its shabby appearance, is now enameled 
 a delicate ivory, with a polish and surface 
 to which dust and dirt cannot adhere, 
 and which with its bright, new, dainty and artistic 
 appearance invites the most critical examination. 
 It is wonderful at what slight cost a great 
 transformation may be worked in the ap- 
 pearance of a home with the assistance of 
 a small amount of the right kind of Enamel. 
 
 An old fashioned chair (stored out of the 
 way, perhaps), a battered 
 footstool, an ugly lamp, the 
 picture frames, flower stand, 
 work basket, easel, screen, 
 table, stand, brackets, 
 shelves, mantel piece, 
 vases, foot stool, clothes hamper, curtain 
 
Will impart a durable, hard, smooth, lustrous surface 
 to all articles of wood, earthen and metal ware. 
 
 Manufacturers of Enamels of all kinds. 
 
poles, book case, hall rack, 
 music stand, china cabinet, 
 side board, bedstead, com- 
 mode, dresser, are only a 
 partial list of the innumerable 
 articles in every home upon 
 which Neal's Enamel may be used to advantage and 
 made into handsome articles of use and adornment. 
 The entire interior of homes are now finished in 
 “enamel effects.” different tints and colors being 
 utilized for the various apartments, the 
 whole producing a pleasing combina- 
 tion of bright, dainty and exquisite 
 coloring that will charm the most 
 fastidious. One prevailing tint for the 
 woodwork in all the rooms is some- 
 times employed. White or ivory is 
 generally used in these cases, as it 
 imparts a light, dainty effect, and 
 colors of furniture and draperies will 
 harmonize nicely. 
 
 The tendency of varnish applied upon interior 
 woodwork to change color with age, has un- 
 doubtedly been observed. The original " natural 
 finish,” which was bright and handsome and 
 “brought out” the beauty of the * 
 grain of the wood, undergoes a 
 marked change in the course of 
 time, becoming discolored, dingy 
 and lustreless. Re-varnishing will 
 brighten the lustre, but will not 
 change other conditions, or materi- 
 ally alter the appearance of the 
 
Any one can make a last year's "bike” 
 appear like this year's “wheel” by the 
 use of this Enamel. 
 
 Manufacturers Enamels of all kinds. 
 
finish. Under such circumstances 
 Enameling is far the best method 
 to secure a handsome finish. 
 
 The delicate tints in which Neal’s 
 Enamel is offered, and the hard, 
 smooth, highly polished surface 
 that is so readily kept bright 
 and clean, will work a marvelous transformation and 
 is its own reward for the time and effort expended. 
 
 A bedroom containing an ill assortment of furniture 
 of various styles and dates may be 
 made into a pleasing “blue room,” 
 “pink room,” or delicate white 
 or ivory, by Enameling the wood- 
 work. furniture, picture frames, 
 and other articles in one tint, and 
 using decorations for the chairs 
 and furniture that will correspond 
 nicely with all. We cannot 
 commence to suggest all the 
 possibilities in this direction. 
 They will vary as widely as the 
 tastes of the various owners of 
 such apartments, but there is 
 
 practically nothing 
 in rich, handsome 
 color effects, or the 
 harmonizing of 
 dainty tints that 
 cannot readily be 
 secured with Neal's 
 Enamels. 
 
NEAL’S BATH-TUB ENAMEL. 
 
 For Bath-Tubs, 
 Foot-Baths, Etc 
 
 The bath-room is where Enamel 
 must be used if you wish a 
 durable and thoroughly satisfactory finish, that 
 will not be affected by steam and hot and cold 
 water, and that may be readily kept bright, whole- 
 some, clean and handsome. Neal’s Bath-Tub 
 Enamels resist hot and cold water, and prevent 
 unhealthful accumulations which 
 adhere to any but an enameled 
 surface. It is also especially 
 adapted for walls and ceilings 
 of bath-rooms. The latter 
 should be sized with a 
 simple solution of glue to 
 prevent “striking in," as 
 all plaster surfaces are very 
 
 porous and the glue size has the effect of impart- 
 ing a non absorbent surface that will properly 
 “ hold up ” the Enamel. 
 
 NEAL'S ’CYCLE ENAMEL. 
 
 For Bicycles, ] n order to keep a “wheel” ap- 
 
 Tandems, pearing new, bright, handsome and 
 
 Tricycles, Etc. 
 
 up-to-date in every respect, it is 
 necessary to Enamel it more or less frequently, 
 according to the usage it receives. In Neal’s 
 'Cycle Enamels you secure not only handsome 
 and popular colors, but an article with which 
 anyone may be sure of a perfect enamel finish that 
 will satisfactorily withstand the exposure and vibra- 
 tion to which it must be subjected 
 
NEAL'S RADIATOR ENAMEL. 
 
 For Radiators, This is an extremely elastic. 
 
 Steam and Water tough Enamel, which will 
 
 Pipes, Coils, Etc. 
 
 successfully withstand the ex- 
 pansion and contraction resulting from extremes 
 of temperature to which it must be subjected upon 
 surfaces of appliances enumerated. 
 It is offered in a carefully selected 
 variety of appropriate colors, is 
 ready for use, and may be suc- 
 cessfully applied by any inex- 
 perienced person, instructions for 
 producing a dull, or “ flat ” finish, 
 or a high lustre, being printed 
 upon the label of each can. 
 
 NEAL'S FLORENTINE BLACK ENAMEL. 
 
 For Stoves Pipes, 
 Fenders, Coal Hods, 
 Gasoline Stoves, 
 Heating Drums, 
 Registers, Iron 
 Brackets, Iron Work 
 ol Sewing Machines, 
 Etc., Etc. 
 
 This is a dense black Enamel 
 especially adapted for impart- 
 ing a lustrous, durable finish, 
 and prevents rusting and de- 
 cay of articles such as we 
 name. It will withstand the 
 extreme heat to which it must 
 be subjected upon stove pipes or heating drums, 
 but is not intended to be applied upon the 
 lids of coal or gas ranges, or surfaces of 
 like character exposed to the 
 direct heat of flames. It is 
 applied easily by any one by 
 observing the simple directions 
 upon each can 
 
DAVIES’ VARNISH STAINS. 
 
 Ebony, Cherry, Oak, 
 Walnut, Etc. 
 
 For Securing Natural woods, such as are 
 
 Perfect Imitations of named , are very handsome 
 Expensive Woods, , . 
 
 Such as Mahogany, and a ' S0 Ve ^ expensive. 
 Rosewood, Bog Moss, ^tt every home there are 
 many articles which may be 
 finished in perfect imitations 
 of these woods by the use of 
 Davies’ Varnish Stains. These 
 goods stain and varnish at a 
 
 single application, and may be 
 used successfully by any one, 
 
 the method of applying being 
 exactly the same as for Neal’s 
 Enamels. They are particularly 
 adapted for furniture 
 and woodwork of all 
 kinds, such as chairs, 
 tables, stands, mantels, 
 
 'shelves, screens, door and window 
 
 frames, and, in short, anything in, or 
 
 about a home, that may appropriately 
 be made to resemble expensive woods 
 such as these we cite. Davies' Varnish 
 Stains may be applied successfully over 
 unpainted, painted, stained, or varnished 
 surfaces, and are noted particularly for 
 clearness of color and brilliancy of 
 : finish. They are actually stained (dyed) 
 varnish, and not a combination of pigment with 
 varnish, which would produce an unpleasant 
 ‘‘cloudy" or “murkey” appearance. 
 
THE APPLICATION OF NEAL’S ENAMELS. 
 
 Upon Wood, Willow, NEAL S ENAMELS are easily 
 Earthen and Metal applied by any inexperienced per- 
 
 Ware of all Kinds son. The surface to be enameled 
 
 should first be thoroughly 
 cleansed and must be perfectly dry and free from soap, 
 grease and any foreign substance. Warm water, to which 
 is added a little ammonia, is the best cleanser. After the 
 Enamel has been well stirred, immerse the brush (an 
 ordinary varnish brush) one-half to three-quarters of an 
 inch (no deeper)^and apply lightly and thinly with a quick 
 free stroke, immediately smoothing out with several light 
 strokes the full length of the part that has just been 
 enameled. This is more especially desirable where a 
 large surface is being finished, such as a door, dresser, 
 table, etc., as the Enamel “ sets ” quite rapidly and should 
 the brush come in contact with it when in this condition 
 the finish would assume a rough appearance. It is best, 
 therefore, to finish one pait of a large surface at a time, 
 such as onejpanel of a door, the front of one drawer of a 
 dresser, or the top of a stand, 
 and brush the entire length of the 
 surface each time. In this way 
 “laps” and “rough” places are 
 avoided. The same care is not 
 necessary on smaller articles. A 
 small amount of turpentine will 
 cause the Enamel to spread very 
 easily, but care must be observed 
 not to add too much, as it is apt 
 to destroy the lustre. We do not 
 recommend the addition of tur- 
 
pentine unless it is deemed necessary, and then it is best to 
 have a little in a separate vessel, into which the brushjmay 
 occasionally be dipped and rubbed out on the edge of the 
 vessel. Enamel should not be applied heavily. The^best 
 results are always secured by applying lightly in thin 
 coats. When more than one coat is needed the under coat 
 should always be perfectly dry and hard before applying 
 another. Sandpapering the under coat lightly with fine 
 sandpaper before applying another coat will aid in securing 
 a perfectly smooth finish. 
 
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 THE APPLICATION OF NEAL’S BATH-TUB 
 ENAMELS. 
 
 This Enamel, which is particular- 
 ly adapted for all surfaces ex- 
 posed to the action of hot or cold 
 water, steam and moisture, is 
 applied exactly in accordance 
 with directions given for the use 
 of NEAL’S EiNAMELS on 
 wood,” metal and earthenware sur- 
 faces. A In '‘’enameling the inside of a 
 bath tub the sides should be coated 
 first, 'commencing at the top. The 
 bottom of the tub should be finished 
 last. The Enamel should be applied in 
 thin even coats, and great care mus^ 
 be^exercised to see that the bottom of 
 the tub, where water is apt to lay, is 
 perfectly dry, and that the water is 
 not turned on until the Enamel is thoroughly hard. 
 
 For Bath Tubs, 
 Foot Baths, 
 Woodwork, Walls 
 and Ceilings of 
 Bath Rooms, 
 Refrigerators, Etc. 
 
The ceilings, walls, and plaster surfaces of all kinds 
 which have not previously been painted, should first be 
 prepared by the application of a weak solution of common 
 glue and water, which will prevent the Enamel from 
 “ striking in ” and insure a uniform and handsome finish. 
 It is best, on large surlaces of this description, to apply 
 NEAL’S ENAMEL PRIMER over the glue size, and 
 finish with NEAL’S BATH-TUB ENAMEL. 
 
 THE APPLICATION OF NEAL’S ’CYCLE ENAMEL. 
 For Bicycles, This is an air-di vining article and 
 
 Tandems, does not require baking 
 
 Tricycles, Etc. in order to become per- 
 
 fectly hard. We suggest, 
 when convenient, that wheels, chain and other 
 parts be removed from frame in order that the 
 entire surface of the latter may be reached more 
 readily. The surface should then be thoroughly 
 cleansed, carefully removing any grease, oil or 
 foreign substance. When perfectly clean and 
 dry apply the Enamel with a small inch or inch- 
 and-a-half varnish brush, laying it on smoothly in a thin 
 coat. The frame should then be suspended in a warm, dry 
 place as free from dust as possible by running wire or 
 cord through the tubing. When perfectly hard sandpaper 
 lightly with fine sandpaper and apply another coat as 
 before. Apply at least two coats, 
 and three or even four may be 
 used to advantage. A finish will 
 then be secured in which the 
 owner of a wheel may take 
 pardonable pride. 
 
Neal's Enamels. 
 
 SNOW NILE BLUE PALE 
 
 SEA FLESH 
 
 GKEhN IVORY LILAC TINT 
 
 CREAM ROSE GREEN GRAY 
 
 OAK SYRIAN BRILLIANT 
 
 GOBELIN BROWN RED BLUE 
 
 We also furnish Dense Black. 
 
 PRICES (sent prepaid) — Pts.,6oc.; J 4 -pts., 35c.; ^-pts.,2oc. 
 
 Neal's Bath-Tub Enamels. 
 
 pure sb:a flesh blue 
 
 WHITE GREEN TINT TINT IVORY 
 
 PRICES (sent prepaid)— Pts.. 60c.; } 4 -pts., 35c.; %-pts., 2 oe. 
 
 Neal’s 'Cycle Enamels. 
 
 We also furnish Jet Black. White and Ivory. 
 PRICE (sent prepaid), 25 cents per can. 
 
Neal's Radiator Enamels. 
 
 LIGHT BLUE 
 
 f ALABASTER PINK MAROON TINT 
 
 APPLE OAK 
 
 AZURE *3 f LIGHT BRONZE NILE 
 
 blue ;drab Z^Z GREEN GREEN 
 
 PRICES (sent prepaid) — Quarts, $1.10; Pints, 6oc. 
 
 Neal’s Florentine Black Enamel. 
 
 PRICES (sent prepaid) — Pints, 6oc. ; 54 'pints, 35c. 
 
 Davies’ Varnish Stains. 
 
 These samples ate shown on ordinary paper, but when 
 the goods are applied upon a proper surface, much hand- 
 somer results are secured. 
 
 PRICES (sent prepaid)— Quarts, »t. to; Pints, 6oc., % 
 pints, 35c.; -pints, 20c. 
 
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