Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes the origin of paintbrush bristles beginning by explaining how bristles were processed from the coarse hair grown by hogs into paintbrushes in China, then how to properly use and care for a paintbrush. The booklet misidentifies "Chu Chang" as the Chinese phrase for bristles, belittling the Chinese language. A more accurate Chinese translation is 硬毛 (yìngmáo). Contains racially stereotyped imagery and descriptions. Includes small stylized illustrations throughout and decorated covers.

The National Paint, Oil and Varnish Association, Inc. was formed in 1933 and was the national professional association representing all branches of the paint, oil, and varnish industries.