Mobil "Freezone" Antifreeze Can, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Mobil was formed by the merger of Socony and Vacuum Oil in 1931. Though primarily known for its gasoline and motor oil -- respectively branded as Mobilgas and Mobiloil -- it also produced Freezone antifreeze, which lowered the freezing point for engine coolant. The company's various brand names were shortened to Mobil in 1956, and Mobil merged with Exxon in 1999.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Can (Container)
Date Made
circa 1930
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
80.15.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Tin (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
Sides: [Socony vacuum flying red horse logo] / Mobil / FREEZONE / THE Super Quality / Anti-Freeze made Possible by Petroleum / SOCONY-VACUUM
on front: MASS. / DS-14 / APPROVED / N.Y.C. / SN.11 / PA. / APPROVED / G 13
embossed on metal below pouring spout: ONE QUART / LIQUID / U.S. LEGAL
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