ESSO "Happy" Oil Drop Man Cast Iron Advertising Wall Plaque
The Esso Oil Drop Man is an advertising character that was first seen in campaigns by Esso’s Danish company during World War II. He was created to explain the reason behind shortages in petroleum products during the war. Soon after his debut, other European affiliates began to use this cute character in their advertising campaigns.
In 1958, the Esso Oil Drop Man was introduced in the United States for Standard Oil, the larger company that owned Esso. In 1959, Esso and Standard Oil were incorporated by Humble Oil, but continued to sell gasoline under the Esso name.
The Esso Oil Drop Man was paired with the trademark slogan, “Happy Motoring!” This may be the reason he was named Happy.
This amazing cast iron ESSO Oil Drop Man advertising wall plaque is a great addition to the garage, man cave, bar or game room! Standing at a whopping 11 inches Tall and 7.5 inches tall! Heavy duty cast iron weighs in at 2 LBS. and measures 1/4 inch thick. Two pre-drilled holes make it easy to mount vertically to any wall surface. Add some flair to your space today!
Raised letters and painted antique finish.
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