Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow The Best California Fruits," 1930-1940
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In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
Artifact
Crate label
Date Made
1930-1940
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.311.91
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Out of the West Publishing.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Navy blue
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 13 in
Inscriptions
written on front: Oh Yes! / We Grow The Best / California Fruits / Product of U.S.A. / Di Giorgio / Fruit / Corporation / San Francisco, Calif.
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