Hudson Colors
In a message dated 1/24/03 7:51:37 AM, wac80226@yahoo.com writes:
<< I think the ads were "brighter" than the cars.
Perhaps artistic license in the advertising
department.
Note that the ads also depict color combinations that
weren't actually offered.
My '29 Essex coach had original "Hudson Standard Blue"
paint when I got it (1970) which was quite dark even
where it hadn't been exposed to light. >>
Yes, I think you are right about print ads. Due to the limitations of the
limited color printing processes used at the time and the desire to zip the
products up on the part of the illustrators, ads are tough to use as a guide.
Many original old cars protected from the sun are dark, but they may well
have darkened over the years as the chemistry in the binders changes. I'm
reminded of an admonition by a historical fashion expert about Victorian
colors. He/she pointed out that most of us see the Victorian era as a dark
lifeless period. The fabrics in great grandmas dress in the old trunk in the
attic are dark. Carefully preserved museum examples are often drab and
lifeless as well. Similarly, old house tend to be dark inside.
That ain't the way it was! Many dies and varnishes darken with age. I
have some samples of the Hudson Blue that are bright BRIGHT medium blue. I'll
see if I can't shoot some pics to give some sort of idea about the sort of
color I'm talking about. It could also be that my idea of bright is different
from yours.
Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com
Fullerton, California USA
www.aerostamp.com
New Hudson Website!
California Inland Chapter, Hudson - Essex- Terraplane Club:
http://www.cichet.com
NEW email list for Hudson Super Six Cars, 1916-1929!
http://www.HudsonSuperSix16-29@yahoogroups.com
1926 Hudson Anderson Bodied Coupe
1926 Hudson Parts Car "The Grapes Of Wrath"
1928 Hudson Roadster Project
1929 Hudson Town Sedan
1939 Cadillac Coupe (How'd that get in there?)
<< I think the ads were "brighter" than the cars.
Perhaps artistic license in the advertising
department.
Note that the ads also depict color combinations that
weren't actually offered.
My '29 Essex coach had original "Hudson Standard Blue"
paint when I got it (1970) which was quite dark even
where it hadn't been exposed to light. >>
Yes, I think you are right about print ads. Due to the limitations of the
limited color printing processes used at the time and the desire to zip the
products up on the part of the illustrators, ads are tough to use as a guide.
Many original old cars protected from the sun are dark, but they may well
have darkened over the years as the chemistry in the binders changes. I'm
reminded of an admonition by a historical fashion expert about Victorian
colors. He/she pointed out that most of us see the Victorian era as a dark
lifeless period. The fabrics in great grandmas dress in the old trunk in the
attic are dark. Carefully preserved museum examples are often drab and
lifeless as well. Similarly, old house tend to be dark inside.
That ain't the way it was! Many dies and varnishes darken with age. I
have some samples of the Hudson Blue that are bright BRIGHT medium blue. I'll
see if I can't shoot some pics to give some sort of idea about the sort of
color I'm talking about. It could also be that my idea of bright is different
from yours.
Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com
Fullerton, California USA
www.aerostamp.com
New Hudson Website!
California Inland Chapter, Hudson - Essex- Terraplane Club:
http://www.cichet.com
NEW email list for Hudson Super Six Cars, 1916-1929!
http://www.HudsonSuperSix16-29@yahoogroups.com
1926 Hudson Anderson Bodied Coupe
1926 Hudson Parts Car "The Grapes Of Wrath"
1928 Hudson Roadster Project
1929 Hudson Town Sedan
1939 Cadillac Coupe (How'd that get in there?)
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