Can Label, "Balto Brand Fruit Cocktail," 1935
THF293031 / Can Label, "Balto Brand Fruit Cocktail," 1935
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Artifact Overview
Manufacturers of similar products sought ways to make their company's goods stand out on store shelves. Attractive labels, like this design for Balto Brand Fruit Cocktails, helped catch the attention of potential customers - hopefully encouraging them to purchase the company's product rather than that of a competitor.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Can label
Date Made
1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.311.20
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
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 10.125 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
1250 / J R / Apr 24 1940 / # 9373
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