pen and ink drawing of the union oil works
rome, new york
Unknown artist
Late 19th century
ink on paper
28" x 33"
Pen and sepia ink portrait of the Union Oil Works located at 209 and 211 Mathew Street in Rome, New York. Founded in 1876 by Oscar Cornelius Thayer the company was among the largest producers and handlers of lubricating and illuminating oil in the Northeast. This drawing gives a glimpse of the many ingredients used in these oils and the rail distribution of the products.
Late 19th century
ink on paper
28" x 33"
Pen and sepia ink portrait of the Union Oil Works located at 209 and 211 Mathew Street in Rome, New York. Founded in 1876 by Oscar Cornelius Thayer the company was among the largest producers and handlers of lubricating and illuminating oil in the Northeast. This drawing gives a glimpse of the many ingredients used in these oils and the rail distribution of the products.