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Crate Labels and Seed Packets dating from the 1880's-1950's
We sell original crate labels, seed packets and antique can labels that were never glued onto crates, boxes, or cans. Starting in the 1880s, the Transcontinental Railroad made coast-to-coast shipping of fruits and vegetables possible, and as a result, the commercial art and printing industries developed a form of advertising art known today as fruit crate labels or crate labels, to be pasted onto the ends of crates. These vibrant and highly collectible pieces of American advertising art were created from a wide range of iconographic images in order to entice the public to buy the produce. If you enjoy collecting antique art or prized lithography prints, you will absolutely love these original crate labels! Browse through our Gallery Store that usually has on hand over 3,000 different original crate labels ready for purchase. Visit our on-line Museum to view the widest range of designs on the Internet. Stop by our Forums to read interesting articles about this genre of collectible art, view what may be trading through The Trading Post, or get tips for collecting. Register as a member and receive announcements of inventory updates and discount coupons. Thanks for stopping by!
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