Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
A02-6-5 |
Object Name |
Swatter, fly |
Description |
Swatter, fly, 16 1/2" l x 4 1/2" w, plastic, white handle which doubles as ruler, printed in red, "Our Service Hits the Spot, Schandt's Service Station, Phone Bartlett 4451", green swatter. Summertime bugs didn't have a chance with this free promotional fly swatter from Schnadt's Service Station. Harvey Schnadt opened his gas station at 151 S. Oak Avenue in 1932. During WW II, residents could obtain gas rationing blanks there and items for scrap metal and rubber drives. In 1961, Schnadt began leasing the business to Bob Van Alstine, an employee of his. |
Year Range from |
1955 |
Year Range to |
1963 |
Material |
Plastic |
Width (in) |
4.500 |
Length (in) |
16.500 |
Number of images |
1 |
Search Terms |
151 S. Oak Avenue Schnadt's Filling Station Schnadt's Service Station |
Subjects |
Fly swatting Gas stations promotional items Promotional materials Service stations |
People |
Schnadt, Harvey |
Accession number |
A02-6 |