Digital Collection
2012.044.106

Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print with a slight blue tint depicting a Standard Oil Courtesy Service Station in the vicinity of Plymouth Road and Davison Avenue. A late model Model T, containing two women--the driver and passenger--is being fueled up by an attendant at a pump. Signs are posted around the station for Pennzoil lubricant, Red Crown gasoline, Semdac polish, and Iso-Vis motor oil. An Oldsmobile Six billboard is posted in the field in the background. "83089" is printed in the lower right corner. "Manning Bros., Detroit" is embossed into the lower left corner. "Davision [sic] and Plymouth, 1927" is handwritten on the verso, and From the Manning Bros. Collection. This Photo may not be reproduced without the permission of Manning Bros. Commercial Photographers, 16300 Brush Street, Highland Park, Mich." is stamped.

Date
1929
Collection
Print Size
10' x 8"
Studio
Manning Brothers
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