Can Label, "Shakers' Brand String Beans," circa 1880

Summary

Manufacturers of similar products sought ways to make their company's goods stand out on store shelves. Attractive labels, like this design for Shakers' Brand String Beans, helped catch the attention of potential customers -- hopefully encouraging them to purchase the company's product rather than that of a competitor.

Manufacturers of similar products sought ways to make their company's goods stand out on store shelves. Attractive labels, like this design for Shakers' Brand String Beans, helped catch the attention of potential customers -- hopefully encouraging them to purchase the company's product rather than that of a competitor.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Brown
Light blue
Maroon
Multicolored
Yellow
Yellow green

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in

Width: 14 in

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