[Model] Texaco Gas Pump [Broken]

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

[Model] Texaco Gas Pump, Broken - Full: View of all parts
[Model] Texaco Gas Pump, Broken - Full

View of all parts

Name/Title

[Model] Texaco Gas Pump [Broken]

Entry/Object ID

2004.14.107

Tags

Model, Toy, Texaco, City Models, Gas Pump, Plastic, Metal, Red, Black

Description

A broken scale model of a Texaco gas pump. Features: Round top light with Texaco logo; round yellow measure; "TEXACO FIRE CHIEF" with fire had image decal; "FOR USE AS A MOTOR FUEL ONLY CONTAINS LEAD". Mounted on a black platform with the model number. Backplate was originally attached to the back edge of this platform, but has become broken leaving a jagged edge. Model Number: GP003 ERIE U-10 "TEXACO" 1932 Broken Elements: Missing pump hose. Backplate is broken off and separated. Display cover missing.

Collection

Carol Haggerty Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Small Scale Model
Models, Figurines, Statues, Models, and Dioramas

Acquisition

Accession

2004.14

Source or Donor

Carol and Elmer Haggerty, Doris Burak

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

City Models

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Model with Platform

Height

72 mm

Width

44 mm

Dimension Description

Backplate

Height

81 mm

Width

45 mm

Depth

2 mm

Material

Plastic, Metal

Color

Black, Red, White, Yellow, Green

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Fair

Condition Detail

Missing Areas / Holes, Residue

Date Examined

Feb 9, 2023

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Cleanliness

Some yellow/brown residue on top of the 'light'.

Structure

The platform is broken with the backplate snapper off entirely.

Parts

Backplate is a separate piece. The display cover is missing. The pump hose is broken off and missing.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

February 8, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 11, 2023