Can Label,"Seneca Canning Company Brand of Extra Quality Sweet Pumpkins," 1880-1890

THF294177 / Can Label,"Seneca Canning Company Brand of Extra Quality Sweet Pumpkins," 1880-1890
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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 Seneca Canning Company Brand of Extra Quality Sweet Pumpkin, 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

1880-1890

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

93.57.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.125 in
Width: 11.25 in

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