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Can

Object number2005.103.6

Manufacturer Gulf Refining Company (1901 - 1907)

Manufacturer Gulf Oil Corporation (1907 - 1984)

Date1941-1945

MediumMetal/paint

Credit LineGift of Lawrence E. Croup

DescriptionRectangular metal pesticide can with screw-on cap.Dimensions7.75 x 4.625 x 2.375 in. (19.7 x 11.7 x 6 cm)
InscriptionsFront side has text "Gulfspray / . . . INSECT KILLER / KILLS FLIES, MOSQUITOES, MOTHS / ANTS, ROACHES, FLEAS, BED BUGS / ONE QUART / GULF [word is inside a circle with orange background] / REG. U. S. PAT. OFF."

Reverse side has text "Gulfspray / INSECT KILLER / DIRECTIONS / The requirements of our Armed Forces and other needs of war have / caused a severe shortage of pyrethrum, GULFSPRAY'S former insect-killing / ingredient..."
Historical NotesGulfspray insecticide can belonged to Lawrence E. Croup.

Previous owner Lawrence E. Croup

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