"Royal Arms Brand Sliced Hawaiian Pineapple," 1930-1939

THF715748 / "Royal Arms Brand Sliced Hawaiian Pineapple," 1930-1939
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Artifact Overview

Food companies sought ways to make their packaged goods stand out on store shelves from other similar products. Attractive labels, like this eye-catching design for Royal Arms brand sliced Hawaiian pineapple, helped catch the attention of potential customers and encouraged them to purchase the company's product rather than that of a competitor.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Label (Identifying artifact)

Date Made

1930-1939

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.5.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jim Johnson.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Embossing (Technique)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 10.875 in

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