Original vintage orange crate label circa 1930s, Silver Fleet Brand rare label almost impossible to find in any condition. Label is mounted on original wooden box end. condition is fair as shown, multiple blemishes rippling paper loss edge wear, staining, from being used & shipped via train in the 1930s, very rustic, main image colors are nice, & end is still quite presentable & attractive, measuring 11.5x11.5 inches, .75 inches thick. item weighs almost two pounds so will have to ship priority mail. 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 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. Original Vintage Citrus Crate Label On Wood Box End 1930S Silver Fleet Pirate Girl Nautical Mentone Crafton Redlands Very Rare
