THE
AMERICAN DREAM
Gas Station sign, Detroit, MICHIGAN
size: 700mm height, 240mm width
construction: styrene sheet, foamex board
finish: acrylic, ink, oil paint
The Mobil symbol is that of a winged red horse, 'Pegasus' which has been the company trademark since its affiliation with the Magnolia Petroleum Company in the 1930's. This is a copy of a preserved sign from the 1950's in Detroit Michigan.