Bidspirit auction | Litho Agricultural Crate & Product

Litho Agricultural Crate & Product Labels - This collection consists of original mid-twentieth century color lithographic labels for various fruit, vegetable, and household products. The group features a variety of commercial artwork styles from the 1930s through the 1950s, representing agricultural cooperatives and growers from California, Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. Subject matter includes historical figures, sports, and whimsical characters. Specific identified labels include Lincoln Brand Citrus with portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Victoria Brand Citrus featuring Queen Victoria, and the Lone Eagle Brand with an aeronautical motif. Other notable agricultural labels include Brownies Brand Oranges, Goleta Brand Lemons, Pepper Brand from Waverly Growers Cooperative, Safe Hit Brand Texas Vegetables, Champ Brand Louisiana Sweet Potatoes, and various grape labels such as Million Dollar, American Pride, and Old Mission. The lot also includes a flat packaging label for Absorene Household Cleaner from St. Louis, Missouri. Several pieces retain printer markings including Schmidt Litho Co. L.A., Stecher-Traung S.F. Calif., A. Carlisle and Co., and Western Litho. Co. Los Angeles. Dimensions vary from approximately 4 by 13 inches to 11 by 11 inches.