Standard Oil didn't sue random competitors — they sued the ones close enough to worry about. Red Hat Motor Oil & Gasoline drew a lawsuit from the makers of Red Crown, who considered the name and mark too similar to their own.
Sturdy T-bottom zip pouch that stands upright on its own. Available in Small and Large, with Black or White zipper. Vintage Red Hat emblem printed front and center — great for a bag, desk, or bathroom counter.
Whatever the courtroom outcome, Red Hat material never circulated in the volume that Red Crown did — collectors today treat any surviving Red Hat piece as a genuine find rather than a routine one.
The perfect gift for petroliana collectors who chase genuinely rare brands, classic car enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a genuinely useful everyday pouch with a real story behind it.
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