Label, "Edna Alma Rancho Brand Product," 1883-1899
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Labels of the late-19th to early-20th-centuries were colorful and eye-catching, often appearing like mini-posters. One of the most well-known lithographers was Max Schmidt, owner and founder of Schmidt Lithograph Company. This label for Edna Alma Rancho Brand Grapes was created by an earlier iteration of Schmidt's company -- the Schmidt Label and Lithograph Company.
Labels of the late-19th to early-20th-centuries were colorful and eye-catching, often appearing like mini-posters. One of the most well-known lithographers was Max Schmidt, owner and founder of Schmidt Lithograph Company. This label for Edna Alma Rancho Brand Grapes was created by an earlier iteration of Schmidt's company -- the Schmidt Label and Lithograph Company.
Artifact
Label (Identifying artifact)
Date Made
1883-1899
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2019.0.22.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Lithography
Color
Gold (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.5625 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
written on front: Edna Alma Rancho / Jno T Gordon / El Cajon / San Diego Co. California / Schmidt Label & Lith Co S.F.
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