Phillips Petroleum Magazine Ad 1951 Chemical Engineering Award Tires
$ 3.7
Description
Phillips Petroleum Magazine Ad 1951 Chemical Engineering Award Tires. This vintage 1951 magazine ad for Phillips Petroleum Company highlights their receipt of the 1951 Chemical Engineering Achievement Award. The advertisement details Phillips' contributions to chemical engineering, specifically mentioning the development of high abrasion carbon black and cold synthetic rubber, which led to automobile tires with extended wear. The ad features the distinctive Phillips 66 logo and an illustration of the award plaque. A black and white graphic depicts a man inspecting an automobile tire, underscoring the product benefits. The text emphasizes Phillips' role in advancing chemical engineering, with claims about Philblack O® high abrasion carbon black improving tire mileage significantly. This piece of 1950s ephemera reflects the era's focus on scientific advancement and corporate achievement in the petroleum industry. The ad was published in TIME magazine on December 3, 1951, providing a glimpse into Mid-Century corporate advertising. It promotes Phillips Chemical Company, a subsidiary located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and showcases their impact on various products, including fuels and lubricants, and the advancement of synthetic materials like those used in tires. The ad's design is typical of early 1950s print media, with a strong emphasis on informative text and straightforward imagery, making it a notable item for collectors of vintage advertising and industrial history.
