[MassHistPres] suggestions for appropriate paint on restored windows

[Bourdon, Paul]

Hi Rachel,

We found white paint on original sash 6/6 (found in the attic) of our 1810 federal in Westford, body appeared to be light yellow and trim white. Another late Georgian/ early federal 6/9 (stolen out of a house the day before it was demo'd) in Southborough also appeared to have white sash with green trim. I personally like keeping the sash the same color as the trim and there are definitely examples at Sturbridge. Good luck,
Paul Bourdon
Southborough

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> From: 	masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu on behalf of Rachel Morton
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> Subject: 	[MassHistPres] suggestions for appropriate paint on restored windows
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> Greetings- 
> 
> A group of citizens has been working on the restoration of an old farmhouse
> in Stoughton. We are beginning work on the 6X6 front windows. The house will
> be repainted mustard with deep red trim - as we understand that was the
> original color, and this color scheme has been used in past repaintings. The
> windows however have not been worked on for years.
> 
> Some of these sashes will soon appear on my doorstep, and I am requesting
> advice on the color to be used on the outside surfaces of sashes and
> muttons. Traditionally, was the house trim color used, or black, or white
> ..?
> 
> I agree that paint can always be changed in the future, but given the time
> and energy of dealing with these windows, I would like to make the most
> appropriate choice now.
> 
> Thank you for your advice
> 
> Rachel Morton
> 
> Friends of the Capen-Reynolds Farm, Pleasant Street, Stoughton
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