Texaco Insulated Motor Oil Sign, circa 1939
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
circa 1939
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
98.0.33.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 30 in
Width: 30 in
Inscriptions
on both sides:
INSULATED / TEXACO / MOTOR OIL / INSULATED / AGAINST HEAT AGAINST COLD / MADE IN U.S.A. A-9-39
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