Texaco Station Restroom Key Fob, 1950-1965
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Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.
Restrooms were a powerful incentive to get motorists off the road and into a gas station. Retailers made a point of maintaining clean, comfortable facilities. Restrooms were kept locked, and customers requested keys from the attendant to access them. This system ensured patrons' safety and helped keep the rooms tidy.
Artifact
Key fob
Date Made
1950-1965
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
88.9.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Green
Red
Inscriptions
Script: Men
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