Chromolithograph product labels collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: CSC-0051

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of 68 product labels assembled by R. Roger Remington. The collection is organized loosely into categories related to the type of product the label advertises. These include: fresh fruit; canned fruit, juice, sauce; canned vegetables, meat, meals; baking, cleaning; tobacco, drinks; miscellaneous. Several of the labels include duplicates. A letter in the collection indicates that some of these labels were manufactured by Stecher Lithographic Co., Rochester, New York. The letter and an addressed envelope also identify an adhesive company: Clark Stek-o Corporation, Rochester, New York.

Dates

Creation: circa 1900-1960

Creator

Stecher Lithographic co. (Printer, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

histinfoChromolithograph product labels

Closely associated with the history of food packaging is the development of food labels and brands (Opie, 1987). In the first half of the nineteenth century, food manufacturers realized that their products would sell better if a brand name was attached to them, a name with prestige that potential customers could easily recognize. Initially, labels with information about the contents were put on glass containers or cans. Gradually, the label and the packaging as a whole became a means for promoting the food product.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

A collection of early 20th century color-printed food, cleaning, and household product labels.

Arrangement

Grouped in folders by type of product.

Physical Location

Cary Graphic Arts Collection

Other Finding Aids

In addition to this finding aid, an inventory is available below. For more information, please contact the Cary Graphic Arts Collection.

Chromolithograph product labels collection

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by R. Roger Remington.

Bibliography

Opie, Robert, The art of the label : designs of the times. London : Simon & Schuster, 1987.
Nineteenth-Century Rochester Fruit and Flower Plates. Written by Karl Sanford Kabelac, University of Rochester Library Bulletin, Volume XXXV, 1982.