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Posters

"Big Oil"

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A naked man (bartender Earl Ehrhart from Union House) boiling in a cauldron, labeled "Degreaser for fats" over a wood fire. Two people, depicted as African caricatures frame the words: "Big Oil" at the top. Text on the right reads: "Gas Belly Goin' Up!" and at the bottom: "Oil Shortage Reduced." All lettering in black.

Creator:
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991

Publication Information

Creator Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991

Physical Description

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Collection Information

Source Collection Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014CZ9
Legacy ID
WHi 124260

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