Can Label, "Columbus Brand Tomatoes with Puree," circa 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 Columbus Brand Tomatoes with Puree, 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 1930
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.311.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Out of the West Publishing.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Green
Multicolored
Navy blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 10 in
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