Chromolithograph product labels collection
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.
History of chromolithograph 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
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.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, May 2012.
Finding aid encoded by Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, May 2012.
- Title
- Chromolithograph product labels collection
- Status
- Ready To Publish
- Subtitle
- Cary Special Collections
- Author
- Amelia Hugill-Fontanel
- Date
- 21 May 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 03 July 2024: Relinked inventory, A. Hugill-Fontanel
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
