"Shell Regular" Gasoline Pump Globe, 1948-1959
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Artifact Overview
Illuminated globes first appeared atop American gasoline pumps in 1912. They evolved over time from simple ball or pill shapes to more elaborate sculptures. Royal Dutch Shell Group used globes in the shape of the company's distinctive pecten shell logo. These globes not only attracted customers, they also provided light for pump attendants working at night.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Globe (Lighting device component)
Date Made
1948-1959
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.23.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Shell Oil Company.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
on front and back:
SHELL / REGULAR
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