Bell Oil Company ran stations up and down Oklahoma's stretch of Route 66, the kind of colorful pump globes drivers could spot from a moving car. Most of the physical stations are gone now — the last true Tulsa landmark came down in 2013, though the station's sign was rescued and preserved rather than scrapped.
Printed on a soft, broken-in cotton twill cap with deliberate distressing built in from day one. Unstructured, low-profile construction with a curved visor, self-fabric hideaway strap, and metal D-ring for an adjustable fit. Each hat carries slight natural variation in distress and color, so no two wear in exactly the same way. Spot clean with warm water and dish soap; a soft-bristled brush handles the stubborn spots.
Bell's stations along Route 66 in Tulsa and Oklahoma City made it a recognizable name to generations of drivers passing through the state on the Mother Road — the kind of regional brand that never went national but stayed genuinely beloved where it operated.
The perfect gift for Route 66 enthusiasts, Oklahoma petroliana collectors, classic car buffs, garage and man-cave decorators, and anyone with a soft spot for Mother Road history.
The Faded Label Co. — keeping the golden age of American roadside art alive, one product at a time.
