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The Fisogni Museum, located near Milan, Italy, is dedicated to showcasing petrol station pumps and ephemera. Guido Fisogni, the museum’s founder, began collecting these pumps over thirty years ago.
The earliest fuel pump was invented by Sylvanus Bowser in 1885, while the first gasoline pump was patented by John J. Tokheim in 1901. Early pumps had calibrated glass cylinders or small globes to measure and dispense fuel.
What sets the Fisogni Museum apart is not only its extensive collection of petrol station pumps but also the aesthetic appeal and attention to detail in each exhibit. The pumps are meticulously restored, painted in vivid colors, and adorned with fonts carefully crafted by renowned graphic designers. This combination of functionality and artistic flair transforms these pumps into more than mere functional objects—they become captivating pieces of industrial art.
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Bergomi, 1921
Satam, 1940
Bergomi, 1921
Satam, 1931
Agip, Lighter Charger,1951
Tokheim, 1910
Gilbert and Barker, 1921
Bennet, USA, gas pump
Valvoline, 1950
Benaglia, 1975
Crae, 1955
Benaglia, 1970
Castellazzo, 1970
Bennett, 1985
Bergomi, 1935
Castrol, 1905