Wenatchee Valley Apples, Alexander Kielland Brand crate label – Antique Print
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A window into the past: Wenatchee Valley Apples, Alexander Kielland Brand crate label, preserved in this historic image. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Wenatchee Valley Apples, Alexander Kielland Brand crate label
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The crate label for the Alexander Kielland brand stands out for its name, which honors the Norwegian novelist and politician rather than a place or a variety of fruit. Packers in the Wenatchee Valley of central Washington used such colorful lithographed labels in the early twentieth century to make their boxes stand out on crowded railcars and in eastern grocery stores. The Wenatchee region became one of the country's major apple-growing areas after irrigation opened its orchards, and its shipping industry relied on labels like this one to build brand loyalty. The name hints at the Scandinavian settlers who farmed in the valley.
| Original scan | 3,000 × 2,250 px · prints to 10 × 8 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | Slide83 |
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