Gasoline Mileage Meter, circa 1974
THF101590 / Gasoline Mileage Meter, circa 1974
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Artifact Overview
Although not new, mileage calculators became much more popular during the gasoline crisis in the 1970s. In addition to calculating miles per gallon, this Skelly giveaway contains a mileage record on the back, proclaiming it is "The New Champ!" in fuel economy.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Calculator
Date Made
circa 1974
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2007.20.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Charles McCoy.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
SKELLY MILEAGE METER / THE NEW / CHAMP / SKELLY / SUPREME / GASOLINE / TEST IT... PROVE IT TO YOURSELF
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