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

Creator Notes

Card manufactured by Texas Company.

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

Trade Card for Texaco Motor Oil, Texas Company, 1920-1930