Can Label, "President Brand Spinach," 1920-1940

THF294189 / Can Label, "President Brand Spinach," 1920-1940
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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 President Brand Spinach, 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

1920-1940

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.311.67

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Gold (Color)
Green
Multicolored
Navy blue
Red

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 11 in

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