Eureka "Color-Pak" 1945-1995

[texbodemer]

Paul

Thank you for putting the colors together! I'm going to see if I can add precision dating to this list

 

[paul]

You bet, Nick! I like the idea of your adding to the data I collected and look forward to seeing it.

 

[texbodemer]

Check my model data thread

Paul,

Check out my model data thread. I'm hoping we can all add 1400 series serial numbers and date codes in the same format

 

[paul]

Hi Nick,

I did check out your model data thread but forgot to reply to your message. You have a great start, so I hope you continue to work on its completion.

 

[paul]

Platinum Blue!

The name of the darker blue color Eureka Williams used on many of its 700 & 1000 Series canisters in the '60s to early '70s. The source is ELECTRICAL MERCHANDISING WEEK—October 23, 1961, Volume 93, Issue 43:

 

[eurekaprince]

Wow! That’s news to me! What a find!!! Those 8 foot hoses are really the length we need even today!

 

[paul]

Empress (& Emperor "Superpower" Lightweight?) Colors

Green & Chateau Gray (gray-green; traditional color found in French woodwork)

It appears that the Emperor upright and "Superpower" Lightweight Model-Type 102-A color match except for the perceived yellowing of the Emperor's plastic (see Dysonman1's attached photo).

If anyone has access to a METAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING volume 22 or HOUSE & GARDEN July 1965 issue or online scan, that may include a more specific green color name. It's hard to tell whether or not the attached search list snippet excluded it.


Photos:

1. Snippet View search result

2. Dysonman1's color theme collection