Can Label, "Menlo Brand Asparagus," circa 1916

THF293023 / Can Label, "Menlo Brand Asparagus," circa 1916
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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 Menlo Brand Asparagus, 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

circa 1916

Subject Date

circa 1916

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.311.39

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: 6 in
Width: 12.5 in

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