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"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.
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
Publication Information
| Creator | Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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