Nob Hill Apples label, Mendelson-Zeller Co., San Francisco – Historic Reproduction
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of Nob Hill Apples label, Mendelson-Zeller Co., San Francisco. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Nob Hill Apples label, Mendelson-Zeller Co., San Francisco
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The label's brand name, Nob Hill, borrows the image of the affluent San Francisco neighborhood, a pitch that suggests the fruit was meant to seem fine and worth a premium price. Crate labels like this were printed in bright color so they would stand out on crowded wholesale docks and in grocers' displays in eastern cities. California fruit could reach those markets by rail after the transcontinental line opened in 1869, and printed labels helped growers and shippers build recognizable brands. The San Francisco firm named on the label handled the packing and sale, and its name links the piece to the city's produce trade.
| Original scan | 960 × 720 px |
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| Reference | Slide164 |
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