Volunteer brand, Washington Navels,, circa 1920s

File — Box: 2, Folder: 34

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Collection

From the Collection:

This collection contains over 80 citrus labels from Southern California from the late 19th century and early 20th century. The labels predominately originate from Claremont and North Pomona, California from as early as the 1890s and until the 1950s. In addition, the collection provides some historical insight into the culture of these areas through the art depicted on the labels, including artistic renditions of local packing houses, students and athletes from The Claremont Colleges, and Native Americans.

Dates

Creation: circa 1920s

Creator

From the Collection: Oglesby, Larry C. (Collector, Person)
From the Collection: Oglesby, Alice (Collector, Person)

Language of materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 oversized document boxes)

Additional Description

Note

Orange, Sunkist wrapped. Grown and Packed by Indian Hill Citrus Ass'n, North Pomona, Calif. Selling Agents San Antonio Fruit Exchange, Claremont, CA. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Carton Label Corp. L.A.

Late 19th century Army man holding rifle across chest, dressed like a Union soldier, front view, in oval that cuts him off at mid-thigh, straight mustache, hat two-peaked. Oval greenish below grading into yellow above. Dark blue background.