Description
Original vintage lemon crate label, not a modern reproduction. Circa 1940s, Quite scarce Hermosa Brand The Fallbrook Citrus Association, Fallbrook, San Diego County, California. Paper advertising label in decent condition, label has some light wear & an irregular trim on right side, these labels were cut down during WWII to fit on smaller boxes for Navy ships, this one is likewise trimmed but the trim is irregular, as shown, label measures approximately 10.5x8.75" inches. Original vintage commercial advertising label. These labels were pasted on the ends of wooden crates packed with oranges lemons apples & other fruits & vegetables. These colorful crates were shipped nationwide via the railway system to be sold in the local markets. Packers & growers would order labels from printing companies that specialized in this work, these companies employed commercial artists in large numbers. The artists were not paid well, & rarely received any acknowledgment for there creations. Most commercial use of labels ended during wwii due to commodity rationing & shortages. The cardboard box was adapted to ship fruit & labels were almost completely phased out by the 1950s. I always combine shipping charges, you only have to pay shipping once. I will ship all items flat, sandwiched between two study pieces of cardboard. Item will arrive in excellent condition & well protected. I usually ship the same day, unless item is purchased after 2pm in which case I will have it out the following morning. PayPal. Feel Free to call with any questions or Inquiries. Robert Booth 818-809-8855. Original Vintage Lemon Crate Label 1940S Rare Hermosa Brand Fallbrook San Diego County California
