Texaco Home Lubricant Can, 1930-1950
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The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
Artifact
Oil can
Date Made
1930-1950
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.194.36
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Lead (Metal)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 5.375 in
Width: 2.125 in
Length: 1 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front of can: TEXACO / T (logo) / TEXACO / HOME / LUBRICANT / THE TEXAS COMPANY / MAD IN U.S.A.
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