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[Michael D. Cooper collection of fruit crate labels].
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Title:

[Michael D. Cooper collection of fruit crate labels]

Creator/Contributor:

Cooper, Michael D. (Michael David), 1941-, creator, creator.

Creator/Contributor:

Schmidt Litho. Co

Abstract:

Fruit crate labels for various brands, chiefly from California, Arizona and Mexico. Most labels are illustrated. Brands include Atlas, Strength, Red C, Chimes, Dr. Forbes, Hi-Shine, Cal State, Cal-taste, There is no nicer, Kathy Anne, Lepe, Mendota, Tri Quality, Farmerette, Gina, Ted's Best, Colace, and Bobby.

Date:

1940 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Fruit trade -- California -- Pictorial works
Fruit trade
California

Note:

Title devised by cataloger.
Collected by Michael D. Cooper.
All labels mounted to, or printed on, used wooden fruit crate panels.
Identified printers include Schmidt Litho Co., Western Litho Co. and Lopez Impresores Apatzingan.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: ǂb Advance notice required for use.
Gift ; Of Michael D. Cooper ; 2016.
Item list available in library.
Preferred citation: Michael D. Cooper collection of fruit crate labels, BANC PIC 2016.047, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Type:

graphic
Pictorial works.
Lithographs.
Fruit crate labels.

Physical Description:

print
24 prints : chiefly color lithographs mounted on wood ; prints 29 x 29 cm or smaller.

Language:

English

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: ǂb Advance notice required for use.