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Waldorf brand

This is a reproduction print of a rare lithographic fruit crate label from the early 1900's.

Actual image size is approximately  10.9" x 12.6"
High quality satin luster paper

Watermark will be removed

Prints are mailed flat

Images are centered on 11" x 14" high quality photo paper for easy framing.

Shipping is combined and capped.

Images have been digitally restored to bring back their original vibrance, as best possible.

Some images may contain mild blurriness, pixelation and minor defects from the original image. Please refer to the large version of the image in this listing before ordering. .

Our images are protected under 17 U.S. Code § 104A of United States copyright law.

Please contact us for a return to discuss a resolution.

HISTORY:

Lithographic fruit crate labels were first introduced in the United States in the late 19th century. The development of the transcontinental railroad made it possible to ship fresh fruit from California and Florida to East Coast markets, and the labels were used to identify the source of the fruit and to promote the brand.

The earliest labels were created using stone lithography, a printing process that allows for detailed images to be created. The labels often featured colorful illustrations of fruit, landscapes, or animals. As the fruit industry grew, so did the demand for more creative and eye-catching labels.

In the early 20th century, new printing techniques such as half-tone and rotary offset printing were developed, which allowed for even more detailed and realistic images to be created. The labels also became more sophisticated in their design, incorporating typography, symbols, and other elements to create a more visually appealing and memorable product.

Lithographic fruit crate labels reached their peak of popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. However, the advent of corrugated cardboard boxes in the 1950s led to the decline of wooden crates and, with them, the use of lithographic labels.