TOTAL - c. 1950–60
TOTAL - c. 1950–60
Rare original promotional gas station attendant cap from the 1950s–60s. Approximately 27 x 24 cm.
A stiff, officer-style cap with a structured crown made of thick cotton/waterproof canvas and a semicircular black plastic brim, featuring a decorative chin strap fastened on the side with two gold-plated metal buttons.
The interior features a leather comfort band, and the front displays the enameled badge/pin of the TOTAL oil company.
In good condition. -
The cap and badge are in good condition, with slight soiling on the white canvas.
The inner comfort band is more worn, showing a few tears and missing sections.
Very good structural integrity.
The company was founded in 1924 under the name Compagnie française des pétroles; Ernest Mercier was appointed president and Louis Tronchère, director.In 1965, “Total − Compagnie française de distribution” (“Total-CFD,” a subsidiary of the CFP) and Desmarais frères merged.
TOTAL - c. 1950–60
Rare original promotional gas station attendant cap from the 1950s–60s. Approximately 27 x 24 cm.
A stiff, officer-style cap with a structured crown made of thick cotton/waterproof canvas and a semicircular black plastic brim, featuring a decorative chin strap fastened on the side with two gold-plated metal buttons.
The interior features a leather comfort band, and the front displays the enameled badge/pin of the TOTAL oil company.
In good condition. -
The cap and badge are in good condition, with slight soiling on the white canvas.
The inner comfort band is more worn, showing a few tears and missing sections.
Very good structural integrity.
The company was founded in 1924 under the name Compagnie française des pétroles; Ernest Mercier was appointed president and Louis Tronchère, director.In 1965, “Total − Compagnie française de distribution” (“Total-CFD,” a subsidiary of the CFP) and Desmarais frères merged.
