Wooden crate or packing case [Texaco]

Object detail

Accession number

1967.28

Maker

Texaco
The Texas Company

Description

Unpainted wooden slatted Texaco 400 Motor Spirit petrol case (2.4 Imperial gallons) used by an early Thames motorist before pumps. Texaco branding painted on the side with black text, red background to form text and green star logo. Red "DANGER" sticker on the slatted side, worn in half by gap in slats. Sides formed by two slats on each.

Marks

2-4 IMP. GALS. / 400 / MOTOR SPIRIT / THE TEXAS COMPANY U.S.A. / PETROLEUM PRODUCTS / TEXACO / REGD / TRADE MARK Printed
MANUFACTURED BY / THE TEXAS COMPANY / PORT ARTHUR TEXAS, U.S.A. Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Texaco et al. Wooden crate or packing case [Texaco], 1967.28. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Crate Tools & Equipment for Communication Containers

Production place

Port Arthur Texas United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Font Wood Gas Box Carton Metal Packing materials Packaging and labeling Signage

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