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Oil Field, Humble, Texas nr Houston USA - Mule-pulled tanker
Oil Field, Humble, Texas nr Houston USA - Mule-pulled tanker. Date: 1907
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Add a touch of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an iconic image from the past, this mug showcases a mule-pulled tanker at an oil field in Humble, Texas, near Houston, USA. Dated back to 1907, this rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a piece of American history right to your hands. Perfect for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, this sturdy mug is a great conversation starter and a unique gift for history enthusiasts or oil industry professionals.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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1. Title: "A Step Back in Time: Mule-Pulled Tanker in the Oil Fields of Humble, Texas (1907)" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early days of the oil industry in Humble, Texas, located near Houston in the United States. The image, taken in 1907, showcases a mule-pulled tanker making its way through the oil fields, surrounded by the towering derricks and wells that were the lifeblood of this burgeoning industry. 3. The oil fields of Humble, Texas, were a hive of activity during the late 1800s and early 1900s, as prospectors and entrepreneurs flocked to the region in search of the precious liquid gold. The use of mule-drawn tankers for transporting oil was a common sight during this era, as more efficient methods of transportation had yet to be developed. 4. In the photograph, a team of mules strains to pull the tanker, its barrels filled with the valuable liquid. The tanker's journey through the oil fields would have been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, but a necessary one in the absence of more advanced transportation methods. 5. The oil derricks in the background, with their guyed masts and intricate machinery, stand as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the early oil prospectors. Their design and construction were essential to the drilling and extraction of oil from the ground, and they would come to define the image of the oil industry for generations to come. 6. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a window into the early days of the oil industry in America. It serves as a reminder of the hard work, innovation, and perseverance that went into the discovery and extraction of oil, and the critical role it plays in our modern world. 7. The photograph is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images, industrial history, or Americana, and is sure to captivate the interest of historians, educators, and anyone with a curiosity for the past.
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