1880 Valvoline Cylinder Oil & Isaac Anderson Machine Oils Advertising Brochure | Early Canadian Petroliana inspirational plate The side opposite the head

The side opposite the head is shorter but the piece is asymmetrical (head in a slanted posture) so this doesnt affect the display of the piece

it’s still a high quality item

The interior is lined in gold coloured moir fabric

product innovations (such as “multi-twist” yarns)

Condition: This Gucci shoulder bag is in very good condition with the exception of slight surface wear to the corners of the bottom leather pieces and the right front leather bottom corner is detached and would need to be re-stitched - a competent shoemaker or leather specialist would be able to easily do this

1880 Valvoline Cylinder Oil & Isaac Anderson Machine Oils Advertising Brochure | Early Canadian Petroliana inspirational plate The side opposite the headBefore petroleum lubricants became the industry standard, steam engines, factory machinery and railway equipment depended largely on animal and vegetable oils for lubrication. This original pair of Canadian advertising pieces from circa 1880 captures the transition to modern petroleum based lubricants through an Isaac Anderson Machine Oils booklet and a rare Valvoline Cylinder Oil instruction sheet. Together they provide a remarkable glimpse into the