Shell Product Sample Stand, 1928-1939
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Artifact Overview
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity as a national brand in America. Shell marketed everything from gasoline to motor oil to floor wax.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Stand (Support object)
Date Made
1928-1939
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.23.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Shell Oil Company.
Material
Metal
Color
Copper (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 7.875 in
Length: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
on front:
SHELL
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