Call of the Wild

Call of the Wild

1900-1920
Craftsman/Arts & Crafts

This strong avocado green dates not from the 1960s but from 1916. Originating as an exterior paint, this color would have been familiar to painters of Queen Anne style houses where similar shades were used on window sashes and accents. This green would not be amiss on the trim or doors of a midcentury modern home.  Jack London's classic 20th century novel, The Call of the Wild, sparked several adaptations and films.  Published in 1903, London's novel tells the story of the Klondike Gold Rush through the eyes of a sled dog.