Gas Pump Tapestries
Description: Harry Sinclair had his eye on a rival, Prairie Oil and Gas – a Rockefeller interest as big as Sinclair Consolidated. Sinclair held a half interest in the Ajax pipeline, which was jeopardizing the entire Prairie system by siphoning off most of their pipeline traffic. But in 1930, Sinclair sold its half to Standard Oil Company, along with its 50 percent interest in the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company, for $72.5 million cash.
Description: During September 1919, Harry Sinclair restructured Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation, Sinclair Gulf Corporation, and 26 other related entities into Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1932, this new entity was renamed Consolidated Oil Corporation. In 1943, it was renamed Sinclair Oil Corporation. Near the beginning of the Great Depression, Sinclair sold the remaining interest in its pipeline subsidiary to Standard Oil Company (Indiana) for US$72.5 million (Standard Oil had purchased a 50% interest in the pipeline subsidiary in 1921). With these funds, including an additional US$33.5 million from an additional common stock issue, Sinclair retired several promissory notes and prepared to weather the Depression.
Description: Established in 1913 by Chicago investment banker H.M. Byllesby, Deep Rock Oil Company was a petroleum company best known for its network of service stations throughout the Midwest. Deep Rock pumped and refined its own crude in Oklahoma, producing gasoline, motor oil, and other lubricants that were sold exclusively in its branded service stations. In 1955, Kerr-McGee acquired Deep Rock, primarily to expand its service station network. Kerr-McGee continued to operate Deep Rock gas stations for several years, but eventually rebranded most of them to Kerr-McGee.
Description: For every driver, racer, and gearhead who's watched their paycheck disappear at the gas station. This bold tattoo-inspired automotive design features a fuel nozzle wrapped in barbed wire and cash, symbolizing the never-ending pain at the pump. Blending classic tattoo flash styling with hot rod culture and automotive attitude, the artwork captures the frustration every car enthusiast understands. Perfect for gearheads, mechanics, truck owners, racers, muscle car fans, and anyone who's ever winced while filling up the tank.
Description: Add a bold splash of retro humor to your collection with this colorful vintage gas pump design featuring vibrant typography and a playful attitude. Perfect for classic car lovers, road trip fans, mechanics’ families, gas station nostalgia lovers, and anyone who enjoys funny retro-style statement art. A great fit for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and gifts with a bright vintage vibe.
Description: Fuel your day with this creative Gas Pump Apple illustration! Featuring a fresh red apple seamlessly combined with a retro vintage gas station fuel pump, nozzle, meter display, and green leaf detail. Perfect for fruit lovers, car enthusiasts, mechanic gifts, retro vintage lovers, and anyone who enjoys clever food surrealism and pop-art mashups.
