Vintage Rapid Shortening Mixer or pastry blender. Solid wood handle with the ever-popular green paint of the time—noticeable minor wear. Many items are painted in this popular "farmhouse" green color. In the 1930s, the popular green was called "Summer Leaf Green." In the 1940s, the popular green was "Jadeite Green." These colors were used for kitchen items, fabrics, and wallpaper patterns. An interesting note is that green paint was relegated to military use during WWII. After the war, green became extremely popular for everything from paint to fashion.