Original New Vintage Mupu Brand Sunkist Orange Crate Label Santa Paula, Calif.
$ 18.48
Description
Original New Vintage Mupu Brand Sunkist Orange Crate Label Santa Paula, Calif.. Era : These lithographed labels were widely used during the early 20th century, specifically between the1880s and the 1950s. This specific label is often dated by collectors to the1930s or 1940s. This is an original vintage Mupu Brand orange crate label from the Mupu Citrus Association of Santa Paula, California. Historical Context The Mupu Name : The brand is named after Mupu , an original Chumash Native American village located at the site of present-day Santa Paula in Ventura County. Era : These lithographed labels were widely used during the early 20th century, specifically between the 1880s and the 1950s . This specific label is often dated by collectors to the 1930s or 1940s . Sunkist Connection : The label bears the Sunkist logo , which was the trademark for the California Fruit Growers Exchange. Only high-quality oranges that met specific standards were allowed to use this designation. It measures 10"x 11" and is in very good condition with mild "wrinkling" around edges and a minor crease on lower left corner. Comes with cardboard backing and protective covering to insure safe delivery. Value: $45.00 Please ask any questions you may have before bidding or buying and if, for any reason, you are not totally happy with your purchase when it arrives, please contact me and allow me to make it right. Positive feedback is very important to me. Thank you.
