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Lighter

Object number95.111.6

Manufacturer Zippo Manufacturing Company

OriginBradford, PA

Mediumsilver metal, aluminum(?)

Credit LineGift of James R. Mooney

DescriptionSilver-tone metal Zippo lighter with flip-top lid.Dimensions2.25 x 0.5 x 1.25 in. (5.7 x 1.3 x 3.2 cm)
InscriptionsGulf logo on front with "R.Y. Richie" impressed below it.
Historical NotesJames R. Mooney, who worked as the Manager of Internal Communications for the Gulf Oil Company, collected these objects during his employment there.Label TextJames R. Mooney, who worked as the Manager of Internal Communications for the Gulf Oil Company, collected these objects during his employment there. Some objects were meant to be distributed for advertisement while others were work-related.

Previous owner R. Y. Richie

Related institution Gulf Oil Corporation (1907 - 1984)

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