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Gallon Collection

"Gallon: A Measure of History and Humor" In the realm of petrol, gallons have long been associated with national advertising campaigns

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Gallon Collection: National petrol advert
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Gallon Collection: Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
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Gallon Collection: Poster advertising Benzole
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Gallon Collection: Aerial view gas station in sunny autumn rural landscape. Elevated view flat view gas station
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Gallon Collection: Comic postcard, Young couple in a pub Date: 20th century
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Gallon Collection: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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Gallon Collection: One Gallon Jug, 1935 / 1942. Creator: A. R. Tolman
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Gallon Collection: So saying he sent for a gallon of beer and gave the toast, Success to Printing (engraving)
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Gallon Collection: Comic postcard, Man driving a car with beer bottles Date: 20th century
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Gallon Collection: Comic postcard, Woman chats with ships captain Date: 20th century
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Gallon Collection: Felix Gets a Month, a whimsical farce by Tom Gallon and Leon M Lion, at the Theatre Royal
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Gallon Collection: Harrier at Belize
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Gallon Collection: United States Navy - McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee 127511
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Gallon Collection: N de Silva in Auroras Captive, by Tom Gallon
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Gallon Collection: The front cover of Wild West Weekly
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Gallon Collection: Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach
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Gallon Collection: Scammell 45 gallon water pump, WW2
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Gallon Collection: Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
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Gallon Collection: Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA
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Gallon Collection: Scammell 45 gallon water pump, WW2
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Gallon Collection: Oil Tank
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Gallon Collection: A 75-gallon drop tank under a Hawker Sea Hawk
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Gallon Collection: Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA
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Gallon Collection: Shwedagon Pagoda -propitiating Gnats - Rangoon
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Gallon Collection: Peugeot 308 HDI French motor car claiming new record 126 miles per gallon - Bristol UK
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Gallon Collection: Royal tour of Canada: Princess Elizabeth, 1951
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Gallon Collection: Silver trophy
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Gallon Collection: An empowered American Woman
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Gallon Collection: American Cowboy from Trinidad, Colorado

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"Gallon: A Measure of History and Humor" In the realm of petrol, gallons have long been associated with national advertising campaigns. From the iconic National petrol advert to the Scammell pump in Orange Street during World War II, gallons symbolize fueling a nation's progress. But it doesn't stop there - posters advertising Benzole proudly displayed the gallon measurement, emphasizing its significance in transportation and energy consumption. Even mighty aircraft like the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress relied on gallons upon gallons of fuel to soar through the skies. Beyond industry, gallons found their way into everyday life. A comic postcard featuring a young couple in a pub captures the essence of 20th-century socializing over pints measured by this unit. Meanwhile, an intriguing creation by A. R. Tolman showcases a One Gallon Jug from 1935/1942, reminding us that even our liquid containers were once measured meticulously. The historical importance of gallons extends beyond mere objects; they played a role in celebrations too. As depicted in an engraving, raising a gallon-sized beer toast was seen as wishing success to printing - highlighting how this measure intertwined with cultural traditions. Of course, humor also embraced gallons. Another comic postcard features a man driving his car filled with beer bottles - perhaps pushing the boundaries of what one can fit within such volume constraints. And who could forget another amusing scene where a woman engages in lively conversation with none other than a ship's captain? Gallons even made their mark on stage productions like "Felix Gets a Month, " showcasing how measurements find their way into whimsical farces and entertain audiences at places like Theatre Royal. Finally, military might met gallons when Harrier jets soared above Belize or McDonnell F2H-3 Banshees took flight under United States Navy command – both relying on vast quantities of fuel stored within these units for their missions.