Label, "Prairie Rose Clusters," 1888-1899

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Artifact Overview

The introduction of color into the lithography process transformed the advertising industry. Skilled lithographers created eye-catching labels and designs for a variety of products. This label, created by the Dickman-Jones Company, promotes Prairie Rose Clusters -- the state flower of North Dakota.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Label (Identifying artifact)

Date Made

1888-1899

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

93.0.2.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Lithography

Color

Gold (Color)
Light bluish green
Multicolored
Pale yellowish pink

Dimensions

Height: 16.875 in
Width: 7.625 in

Inscriptions

written on front: Prairie Rose / Clusters / Homepacking Co. / California / [partially seen] Dickman-Jones Co. Litho. S.F.
Label, "Prairie Rose Clusters," 1888-1899