Texaco Gasoline Economy Calculator, 1974
THF101594 / Texaco Gasoline Economy Calculator, 1974 / front
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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 Texaco giveaway contains a mileage record on the back with the advice, "Conserve While You Consume."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Calculator
Date Made
1974
Subject Date
1974
Creators
Creator Notes
Made for Texaco, inc.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2007.20.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Charles McCoy.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 5.875 in
Inscriptions
TEXACO [logo] / GASOLINE / ECONOMY / CALCULATOR
Keywords |
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