Oil can

Dayton, Ohio

1925-1940

Maker

The Huffman Manufacturing Co. (est. 1922)

Measurements

11-1/2 in x 9 in x 5-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Tinned sheet iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2009.48

Inscription

“THE HUFFMAN MFG CO / Trustworthy / HUFFMAN / Tools / DAYTON OHIO USA Dayton, Ohio” is stamped into the body.

Comments

The large capacity oil can has a swinging spout opposite an angled handle. A thumb-piece connected to a spring releases a stopper at the bottom of the well to allow oil to pass into the spout.

Bicycles were the principal product of the Huffman company, marketed under the name "Huffy" and became Huffy Corp.