Can Label, "Red Moon Brand Mellow Sweet Peas," 1920-1930

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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 Red Moon Brand Mellow Sweet Peas, 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

1920-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.311.50

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Out of the West Publishing.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Lithography

Color

Dark blue
Dark green
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 11.125 in

Inscriptions

written on front: Red Moon / Packed By / J. Langrall & Bro. Inc. / Baltimore, MD / Simpson & Doeller, Balt, MD - L. 8437 / Ready to / Serve / Heat Only / Mellow / Sweet Peas
Can Label, "Red Moon Brand Mellow Sweet Peas," 1920-1930