Locking Gas Cap, circa 1955
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Artifact Overview
Gas caps serve multiple purposes. They keep contaminants away from fuel, they prevent gasoline from evaporating, and they stop condensation from forming inside the tank. Modern gas caps are often tied to the vehicle with a cable or strap to avoid losing them. Some caps have built-in locks to prevent anyone from filling -- or emptying -- the tank without a key.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fuel cap
Date Made
circa 1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.196.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Fletcher Oil Company.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
On keys: GAS / A1022 / BRIGGS & STRATTON / CORP. / MILWAUKEE, WIS., U.S.A.
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