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Henry A. (Henry Alfred) Gardner
1882–1973
A pioneering paint chemist, he wrote practical, research-based books that helped shape early modern paint testing and coating technology. His work connected laboratory science with the everyday demands of manufacturing and industrial standards.
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Paint Technology and Tests
by Henry A. (Henry Alfred) Gardner
The Preservation of the Exterior of Wooden Buildings
by Allerton S. (Allerton Seward) Cushman, Henry A. (Henry Alfred) Gardner
About the author
Born in 1882, Henry A. Gardner was an American chemist and technical writer best known for his work on paints, varnishes, pigments, and related materials. His books include The Analysis of Paints and Painting Materials, Paint Researches and Their Practical Application, Paint Technology and Tests, and Physical and Chemical Examination of Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers and Colors.
Gardner was closely associated with the Institute of Paint and Varnish Research in Washington, D.C., and later with the Henry A. Gardner Laboratory in Bethesda, Maryland. Contemporary company histories and ASTM materials describe him as a pioneer in paint chemistry whose research and testing methods influenced the coatings industry.
His reputation lasted well beyond his lifetime. ASTM Committee D01 created the Henry A. Gardner Award in his honor, recognizing his standing in the field of paint and related coatings. He died in 1973.