{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-splendid-lemons-crate-label-from-ivanhoe-california","title":"Vintage 1950s Splendid Lemons Crate Label from Ivanhoe, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 Free US Shipping — ships within one business day. International shipping calculated at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO EMBED --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TYOQIBe9oF0\" title=\"1950s Splendid Lemons Crate Label Ivanhoe California\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍋 Vintage 1950s Splendid Lemons Crate Label – Ivanhoe, California\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original \u003cstrong\u003e1950s Splendid Lemons crate label\u003c\/strong\u003e is a preserved example of mid‑century California citrus packaging, produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eKlink Citrus Association\u003c\/strong\u003e of Ivanhoe in \u003cstrong\u003eTulare County\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important citrus‑growing regions in California’s Central Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithographed by \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Litho Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, the label reflects the bold color, confident typography, and optimistic visual language that defined post‑war agricultural branding. During this period, citrus labels were designed not only to identify produce, but to project freshness, abundance, and regional pride to buyers across the country. 🎨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e12\" × 9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, this label was created for short‑term commercial use, originally applied to wooden citrus crates shipped by rail and truck to wholesale markets nationwide. These labels were never intended to survive beyond a single shipping cycle, making untouched examples increasingly scarce today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece remains \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock (NOS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — unused, unmounted, and exceptionally clean. Color remains strong and vibrant, with crisp edges and an intact surface, offering a rare look at the label exactly as it would have appeared when first issued in the 1950s. 🌟\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrate labels from \u003cstrong\u003eTulare County\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially sought after by collectors, as the region played a central role in California’s citrus industry during the mid‑20th century. Labels like \u003cem\u003eSplendid Lemons\u003c\/em\u003e combine agricultural history, regional identity, and commercial graphic design into a uniquely American art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, vintage citrus crate labels are recognized as collectible folk art and advertising ephemera, valued for both their visual impact and their connection to California’s agricultural past. This example stands as a well‑preserved artifact from a time when produce branding was bold, regional, and visually ambitious. 🍊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Klink Citrus Association, Ivanhoe, CA\u003cbr\u003eLithographer: Western Litho Co.\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Tulare County, California\u003cbr\u003eSize: 12\" × 9\"\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New Old Stock (unused, unmounted)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Lithographed paper crate label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relatedBlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 More From The Vintage \u0026amp; Antique Gifts Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/antique-vintage-1930s-pride-of-venice-cove-oranges-crate-label-ivanhoe-ca\"\u003eAntique 1930s Pride of Venice Cove Orange Crate Label — Klink Citrus Association, Ivanhoe, Tulare County CA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/antique-vintage-1950s-lady-rowena-crate-label-ivanhoe-ca-knights-duel-medieval\"\u003eVintage 1950s Lady Rowena Brand Emperor Grapes Crate Label ⚔️ — Ivanhoe Fruit Association, Ivanhoe CA — Blue Anchor Exchange\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-talk-o-the-town-crate-label-ivanhoe-ca-classic-cityscape\"\u003eVintage 1940s Talk O’ The Town Emperor Grapes Crate Label from Ivanhoe, California\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54590863442286,"sku":"47501650264296","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8314\/3790\/files\/il_fullxfull.7083499345_gy88.jpg?v=1786994367","url":"https:\/\/vpjewelers.org\/products\/vintage-1950s-splendid-lemons-crate-label-from-ivanhoe-california","provider":"VP Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}