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Found this old one gallon can out picking one day. Can is a little rough but still collectible. On the bottom of can it reads John Hancock Oil Co. Twin Cities.
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I have an oil can and I was wondering how much you might know about this particular can. This is a 1 Qt can titled "Pennsylvania Oil Creek Petroleum Products" The can is unopened and has a seam down the side. The date on the side of the can (written in ink) looks like it reads 1927. On the top of the can are the letters S.A.E. 30. Just wondering if you've seen this orange and green can around.
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