Magazine type book published by sinclair oil company. Published by sinclair oil, it showcases their dinosaur exhibit at the worlds fair in 1934. Get the best deals on sinclair dinosaur when you shop the largest online selection at. But this monstrous tome takes the prehistoric cake. Originally a new york corporation, sinclair oil reincorporated in wyoming in 1976. Alen, who was known for creating lifelike papiermache animals for motion pictures. The trachodon, later identified as an anatosaurus and nicknamed archie at the zoo, was actually one of nine dinosaurs created by the sinclair oil company back in the early 60s. Unusual 1934 german tramp folk art primitive wall hanging plaque pyrography.
Sinclair on may 1, 1916, as the sinclair oil and refining corporation by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies. New york crry, march, 1934 we are deeply indebted to mr. A little over 30 years later, he traveled to new york for the 19641965 worlds fair, however, this time he was paired with stateoftheart animatronics. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new.
Sinclair published a special edition newspaper, big news, describing the exhibit. See more ideas about old gas stations, gas station and vintage signs. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. They were promotional items handed out at sinclair gas stations. Barntjm brown, leader of the american museum sinclair dinosaur expedition, has discovered according to science service, washington, d. In 1933 1934, he appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair. Along with the texaco star, the shell scallop, and the mobil flying horse, the sinclair dinosaur is one of the most identifiable symbols in petroliana. Start your own sinclair collection with everything from apparel to toys, from glassware to soap. Yes, we have shared with you some other sinclair memorabilia in our sinclair archives, and specifically some things from this same worlds fair. Creepy classics presents above photo by janice adams. This cute green dinosaur is the companys mascot and it made its first appearance at the chicago worlds fair in 1933 1934. It took a team of paleontologists, engineers and robotics experts three years to build the dinosaurs for the 19641965 worlds fair. Check out the nifty old pumps and gas station in the background on the front of map.
Unusual bronze vienna 1934 st mark from aviano erzgiesserei j. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new york worlds fair 196465. Evolution of a tyrannosaurus look don gluts dinosaurs. In 1930, the corporation chose as its logo a silhouette of a large green dinosaur, at the time known as a brontosaurus. The first brontosaurus trademark made its debut in chicago during the 19331934 century of progress worlds fair. Up for bids is a great vintage 1934 sinclair gasoline road map for chicago and vicinity. Sinclair oil corporation is an american petroleum corporation, founded by harry f. It was the oil companys most successful single promotion and started with the issuance in 1935 of a dinosaur stamp album which could be filled only with colored dinosaur stamps issued one strip with one to three stamps at a time weekly at service stations. There are two sinclair dinosaurs at a sinclair station in manitou springs. Sinclair dinosaur book vintage gas station giveaway.
These fullsized renderings were designed by the worldrenowned wildlife sculptor, louis paul jonas. Sinclair oil had a major exhibit at the worlds fair, and you will find many dinosaurs here. Another one of sinclair s famous free dinosaur promos, this ones packed with great paintings on every page. It was the oil companys most successful single promotion and started with the issuance in 1935 of a dinosaur stamp album which could be filled only with colored dinosaur stamps issued one strip with one to three stamps at a. Tyrannosaurus rex and barnum brown dinosaurs and their. Sinclair dino 8 foot cast aluminum dinosaur mobile.
Sinclair dinosaur exhibit at the century of progress. The corporations logo famously features the silhouette of a large green dinosaur. The exciting world of dinosaurs, sinclair dinoland, new york worlds fair 196465 sinclair on. This is book two of sinclairs dinosaur stamp promotion. They include a dimetrodon, which is not actually a dinosaur but a therapsid or something. Since 1967, paleontology has updated our vision of these magnificent creatures. In this beautiful book the authors have told the story of sinclair oil, tracing its history through pictures of various marketing items, now highly collectible. Sinclair dino gasoline logo distresses denim hat cap dinosaur racing gas fuel. For both worlds fairs, the sinclair dinosaur was accompanied by other dinosaur models.
Dinosaur book sinclair petroleum oil gas station premium vintage. Brown himself wrote the brochure for the worlds fair exhibit that was published as the sinclair dinosaur book. Lot of 2 vintage sinclair gasoline inflatable blowup dinosaurs. Sinclairr collectibles a schiffer book for collectors. The paintings for the sinclair dinosaur book were made by james. Sinclair oil built a dinosaurland for the worlds fair, ran. Allens painting done for the sinclair dinosaur book 1934, a widely distributed giveaway item written by paleontologist barnum brown. The sinclair oil dinosaurs were designed by worldrenowned wildlife sculptor louis paul jonas, based on the work of dr. That same year he illustrated the sinclair dinosaur book, followed by the sinclair dinosaur stamp album in 1935. According to its architect joseph dipasquale, native chinese landmarkinspired by the strong iconic value of jade discs and numerological tradition of feng shui, in particular, the double disc of jade bidisk is the royal symbol of an ancient chinese dynasty that reigned in this area. The sinclair dinosaur statue in cascade is located at the north pole, a santathemed amusement park the sinclair dinosaur in colorado springs has probably been at this sinclair gas station since the 1960s. Sinclair ad american museum sinclair dinosaur expedition 1934 fortune mag. Mint 1966 vintage sinclair world of dinosaurs old 8x5 in.
Sinclair has been popular with petroliana collectors for decades. During the 1934 field season, sinclair oil funded browns fieldwork in wyoming, where the paleontologist was working a. Sinclair uses dinosaurs to symbolize the vast age of the crude oils which are refined into sinclair opaline motor oil and sinclair pennsylvania motor. The feet have two tabs, one in the front and one in the back, that can be drilled so you can bolt this down if need be. Sinclair dinosaur exhibit at the century of progress undated. Vintage sinclair gasoline 1934 chicago road map dino. The first sinclair brontosaurus trademark made its debut in chicago during the 19331934 century of progress worlds fair. The inner map invites folks to be sure and visit the dinosaur exhibit at the 1934 chicago worlds fair. A lifesize dino appeared in the century of progress chicago worlds fair in 19331934, along with several other dinosaurs built by p.
In 2005, for example, we found evidence of feathers on the tail of. In the sinclair dinosaur book 1934, a followup to their popular exhibition, sinclair is nuanced about the relationship of dinosaurs to petroleum, writing about oil as if it were a fine wine. A creative dinosaur colouring book for children by unicolour books isbn. Guide to the century of progress international exposition.
The sinclair oil corporation has been around since may 1st, 1916 when harry sinclair combined eleven different petroleum companies into one. In 1932, this new entity was renamed consolidated oil corporation. Using that as a promotional vehicle they creatured aweinspiring lifesize dinosaur models that were at the worlds fair in new york city in the 1960s. The first sinclair dinosaurs appeared in 1930, when the company was trying to promote its new wellsville, pennsylvania, lubricants, which were derived from crude oil that had been forming since the mesozoic era, the 180millionyearlong period. An essential encyclopedia for young paleontologists containing over visual illustrations to learn more about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Century of progress international exposition 19331934. The latter resulted in giving away some 4 million albums. All are in very good condition and any exceptions will be noted. Dinosaur stamp album 1935 up for auction we are offering this great stamp album from 1935, put out by the sinclair refining co. It was chained in place when this photo was taken around 2001. The large square painting was used on the cover of the book.
Dino pronounced dyeno became so popular that sinclair registered him as a trademark in 1932. Vintage oil and gas, sinclair oil, sinclair dino, new york worlds fair, petroliana, pamphlet, booklet, sinclair dinosaur witchway31vintage. Todays gallery showcases the complete 1967 booklet sinclair and the exciting world of dinosaurs. By 2014, the statue was moved next to the building. Sinclair worlds fair dinosaur mars will send no more.
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