Time travel back to the 1950s with us as we look into the history of the paint by number craze with our guest, William L. Bird, Jr. Find out how the art hobby became so popular, inspiring artists like Warhol and Damien Hirst.

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The History of Paint by Number ft. William L. Bird, Jr. – Episode 26

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The History of Paint by Number ft. William L. Bird, Jr. – Episode 26

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