Trade Card for Texaco Motor Oil, Texas Company, 1920-1930
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Artifact Overview
The Texas Company, better known as Texaco, had its roots in the Spindletop, Texas, oil strike of 1901. While most of its competitors focused on regional markets prior to World War II, Texaco built itself into a national brand. By 1942, the company had 40,000 outlets across the United States. Texaco sold everything from gasoline to motor oil to household lubricants.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1920-1930
Subject Date
1920-1930
Creators
Creator Notes
Card manufactured by Texas Company.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
88.393.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 6 in
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