{"product_id":"spitz-brand-crate-label-emperor-grapes-hahn-livingston-exeter-california-1950s","title":"Crate Label: Spitz Brand Emperor Grapes, Pre-1936 Traung Label \u0026 Litho, Hahn \u0026 Livingston, CA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of authentic, museum-grade history to your collection or decor with this incredibly rare, pristine piece of California agricultural art.  Unlike the common 1940s and 1950s warehouse reproductions and later-run labels found online, this specific Spitz Brand Emperor Grapes label is a guaranteed first-generation print dating between 1923 and 1935. A cheerful white Spitz dog looks out from a golden circle beside the California Fruit Exchange's Blue Anchor emblem — a literal, tail-wagging bit of branding for this Emperor grape label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spitz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emperor Grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking House \/ Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hahn \u0026amp; Livingston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed paper, printed by Traung Label Co., San Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 x 4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exeter, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1923 - 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, New Old Stock — never applied to a crate.  Age-appropriate yellowing on the reverse only.  We have two available in very similar condition. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraung Label and Lithography Co. was founded in San Francisco, CA as Pingree Traung Company in 1911, the firm was renamed Traung Label and Lithography in 1916. It operated under that name until 1936 when the name was changed to Stecher-Traung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Label is Highly Collectible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Traung Litho Mark: This specimen features the rare, pre-merger “Traung Label Co.” imprint. In 1936, Traung merged to become Stecher-Traung. Because this label bears the original Traung name, it is a certified pre-1936 historical artifact (90+ years old).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Anchor Logo: Features the iconic Blue Anchor trademark of the California Fruit Exchange, officially registered in 1923 to designate premium-grade fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent New Old Stock. This label is in absolutely flawless, investment-grade condition. It has never been used, pasted to wood, or exposed to moisture. There are zero tears, zero folded corners, and no fading. The colors are as vibrant today as they were the day they were pulled off the stone lithograph press in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped flat in a heavy-duty, rigid cardboard mailer to ensure it arrives in its pristine condition. We never roll or fold our labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The smiling Spitz dog is a rare example of a crate label brand illustrated with pure literalism, rather than metaphor or wordplay.  A charming find for dog lovers and vintage produce collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traung Label and Lithography Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43272430878929,"sku":"U2997","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/IMG_8566_eef868f0-d975-4725-ad1b-8326d9adb099.jpg?v=1787858846","url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/products\/spitz-brand-crate-label-emperor-grapes-hahn-livingston-exeter-california-1950s","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}