Crate Label, "Piney Woods Belle Brand Fruits," 1920-1940

THF294039 / Crate Label, "Piney Woods Belle Brand Fruits," 1920-1940
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Artifact Overview

In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As produce companies shipped crates of fruits and vegetables across the country, they needed a way to distinguish their goods from their competitors'. Colorful, eye-catching labels, like this one for Piney Woods Belle Brand Fruits, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crate label

Date Made

1920-1940

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.27.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Blue
Multicolored
Red
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 9 in