Mobil Oil, 1942 Magazine Ad, with Man O’War

Title- “Salute to Big Red from Another Famous Red Horse!”- ad features Man O’War, a famous racehorse of the era. Man O’War is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time.  Man O' War won 20 of 21 races and $249,465 and was the unofficial 1920 American horse of the year.  He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957.

Vintage magazine ads offer a fascinating glimpse of real-life history, an archive of what advertisers thought the world wanted.  Ready to frame, matte or laminate, these authentic classic ads can add to the unique decor of your home, business or showroom. 

History- edited from Wikipedia- The Standard Oil Company of New York, or Socony, was founded in 1920 with the registered name of Mobiloil as a trademark.  In 1931, Socony merged with Vacuum Oil to form Socony-Vacuum.  The Mobil symbol of the winged red horse, Pegasus, has been a company trademark since its affiliation with Magnolia Petroleum Company in the 1930s.

Dimensions- 10¼ x 14 inches.

Condition- Excellent.