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Up for sale is an exceptionally rare piece of 1930s Depression-era petroliana history: an authentic, original dual-sided Texaco promotional stadium seat cushion. This incredible piece of automotive Americana represents a historic collaboration between Texaco and the celebrated American dog illustrator Morgan Dennis.
One side of the cushion displays the iconic round Texaco trademark logo featuring the classic red star and green "T." The reverse side showcases Morgan Dennis's highly successful 1931 national ad campaign illustration of two inquisitive Scottish Terriers. Below the artwork is the printed signature credit reading, "After an etching by Morgan Dennis."
The cushion features a heavy, durable woven canvas-burlap cloth cover with its original soft interior padding. It measures approximately 14.5 inches by 14.5 inches with a thickness of roughly 2 inches. This highly sought-after textile survivor is a premier crossover piece for serious petroliana collectors, vintage garage decorators, and antique dog art enthusiasts.
Condition Notes
The cushion is in authentic, well-preserved vintage condition, exhibiting a spectacular rustic garage patina. The printed graphics on both sides remain dark, bold, and completely legible, with the red star logo and the Scottie dog artwork retaining great visual contrast. The heavy canvas cover is structurally solid with no major open splits or large holes along the primary stitched edges. As expected for an authentic 90-year-old stadium and automotive premium, the fabric shows widespread cosmetic handling wear, including prominent water staining, dark storage smudging, and surface discoloration across both sides.
Item Specifics
Brand: Texaco
Artist: Morgan Dennis
Type: Stadium Seat Cushion / Chair Pad
Material: Heavy Canvas / Fabric Burlap
Dimensions: Approx. 14.5" x 14.5" x 2"
Subject: Texaco Trademark Star / Scottish Terriers (Scottie Dogs)
Historical Era: 1930s Great Depression
Theme: Gas & Oil / Petroliana / Automotive Advertising
Condition: Pre-owned (Heavy Vintage Patina)
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