Indian Red 

Editor: Here we have "Indian Red," a paint manufactured by Hatfield's Color Shop. It's striking how a seemingly simple material like paint can carry so much history. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Consider the labor involved, from pigment extraction to the shop's distribution network. The jar itself, the label's typography, even the color's name reveal layers of social and economic narratives. What raw materials comprise this pigment, and where were they sourced? Editor: That's fascinating, how the material tells a story. I hadn't considered the shop as part of the artwork. Curator: Indeed. The means of production are integral to understanding its cultural value. It urges us to consider the ethical implications of material consumption then, and now.