NL Industries Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Set out with a company story that spans generations of American business. NL Industries began in Philadelphia in 1772, became National Lead Company in 1891, and was included among the original Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in 1896. The company later entered consumer paint with Dutch Boy and adopted the NL Industries name in 1971. This Passport Cover celebrates those historic connections and suits travelers who enjoy discovering the stories behind enduring brands and changing corporate identities.
NL Industries began business in Philadelphia in 1772. After a series of mergers, the name National Lead Company came into use in 1891. National Lead was among the 12 original stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average when the index was created on May 26, 1896. In 1907, the company entered the consumer market for titanium paints with its Dutch Boy product line. Artist Lawrence Carmichael Earle created the Dutch Boy Painter, which served as the company’s symbol for many years. NL Industries sold the Dutch Boy brand to Sherwin-Williams in 1980, two years after a federal directive banning manufacture of lead house paint took effect. The company adopted the name NL Industries in 1971. Its later corporate history includes CompX International, founded in 1993 and acquired in part by NL Industries in September 2004, when NL completed the purchase of a 68 percent interest. CompX sold its Furniture Components operations in December 2012. NL Industries is based in Dallas, Texas, and its history includes lead smelting, paint, security products, furniture components, and marine components. A California lead paint liability case resulted in NL Industries settling its part of the suit in May 2018.
Set out with a company story that spans generations of American business. NL Industries began in Philadelphia in 1772, became National Lead Company in 1891, and was included among the original Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in 1896. The company later entered consumer paint with Dutch Boy and adopted the NL Industries name in 1971. This Passport Cover celebrates those historic connections and suits travelers who enjoy discovering the stories behind enduring brands and changing corporate identities.
NL Industries began business in Philadelphia in 1772. After a series of mergers, the name National Lead Company came into use in 1891. National Lead was among the 12 original stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average when the index was created on May 26, 1896. In 1907, the company entered the consumer market for titanium paints with its Dutch Boy product line. Artist Lawrence Carmichael Earle created the Dutch Boy Painter, which served as the company’s symbol for many years. NL Industries sold the Dutch Boy brand to Sherwin-Williams in 1980, two years after a federal directive banning manufacture of lead house paint took effect. The company adopted the name NL Industries in 1971. Its later corporate history includes CompX International, founded in 1993 and acquired in part by NL Industries in September 2004, when NL completed the purchase of a 68 percent interest. CompX sold its Furniture Components operations in December 2012. NL Industries is based in Dallas, Texas, and its history includes lead smelting, paint, security products, furniture components, and marine components. A California lead paint liability case resulted in NL Industries settling its part of the suit in May 2018.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth