Jim Hill Brand Washington State Apples crate label – Vintage Print
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of Jim Hill Brand Washington State Apples crate label. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Jim Hill Brand Washington State Apples crate label
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Jim Hill's name on this crate label ties it to one of the best-known figures in Pacific Northwest orchard history, the Minnesota-born railroad magnate who turned his attention to agriculture in the early twentieth century. The "Washington State Apples" wording points to the state's growing reputation as a fruit-growing region, which was built on irrigation projects and rail shipping to eastern markets. Crate labels like this one were colorful advertising, meant to catch a buyer's eye on a grocer's shelf and to tie a brand name to quality. Notice how the artwork and typography work together to sell the fruit before a single apple was tasted.
| Original scan | 960 × 720 px |
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| Reference | Slide135 |
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