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- Crate Label, "Yuba Orchard Brand Plums," 1920-1970 - 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 Yuba Orchard Brand Plums, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- 1920-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Yuba Orchard Brand Plums," 1920-1970
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 Yuba Orchard Brand Plums, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Crate Label, "Thorobreds Brand California Fruits," 1940-1950 - 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 Thorobreds Brand Fruits, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Thorobreds Brand California Fruits," 1940-1950
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 Thorobreds Brand Fruits, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best Brand California Pears," circa 1960 - In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best Brand California Pears," circa 1960
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
- Crate Label, "Blue Flag Brand Pears," 1920-1970 - 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 Blue Flag Brand Pears, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- 1920-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Blue Flag Brand Pears," 1920-1970
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 Blue Flag Brand Pears, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best Brand California Green Asparagus," circa 1940 - In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best Brand California Green Asparagus," circa 1940
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
- Crate Label, "Snow Crest Brand Bartlett Pears," circa 1970 - 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 Snow Crest Brand Bartlett Pears, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Snow Crest Brand Bartlett Pears," circa 1970
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 Snow Crest Brand Bartlett Pears, were created to attract grocers purchasing goods from wholesale markets.
- Baltimore, Maryland from Federal Hill, 1900-1906 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- 1900-1906
- Collections - Artifact
Baltimore, Maryland from Federal Hill, 1900-1906
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow The Best California Fruits," 1930-1940 - In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.
- 1930-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Crate Label, "Oh Yes! We Grow The Best California Fruits," 1930-1940
In 1869, the transcontinental railroad opened eastern markets to the West Coast produce industry for the first time. As competition among packing companies increased, labels were used to help companies distinguish themselves from their competitors. Colorful labels and catchy brand names, like the "Oh Yes! We Grow the Best" Brand by Di Giorgio Fruit Corporation, attracted the attention of grocers purchasing their goods at wholesale markets.