William Tell Brand Apples crate label, grown by R.N. Barber – Antique Print
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William Tell Brand Apples crate label, grown by R.N. Barber comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
William Tell Brand Apples crate label, grown by R.N. Barber
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The bright red-and-blue crate label shows William Tell, the Swiss crossbow hero, aiming at an apple balanced on a boy's head, a scene that signals the fruit's quality and its link to a popular legend. Labels like this one were pasted onto wooden shipping crates so buyers in distant markets could recognize a grower's brand before opening the box. The "William Tell" name was a common choice for apples in the early twentieth century, when fruit growers in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere used bold, familiar European imagery to build trust and sell their produce across the country. Look closely at the lithography, which was printed in vivid color to catch the eye of shoppers in crowded grocery stores.
| Original scan | 1,785 × 1,788 px · prints to 6 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | Label-48 |
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