Standard Oil represented as a tree Tree Trunk: Symbolizing Standard Oil dominance Large quantities of roots into railroads, banks, government, and small oil companies: Symbolizing hidden influence Branches labeled pipelines, transportation, retail: Symbolizing control of the oil industry Town or workers in the tree's shadow: Symbolizing the Standard Oil's effect on communities Oil Barrels hanging like fruit: Symbolizing the wealth of Standard Oil Roots wrapped around government buildings: Symbolizing political influence See more