{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-pilgrim-crate-label-exeter-ca-americana-advertising-history","title":"Vintage 1940s Pilgrim Crate Label – Mayflower Fruit Association, Exeter, 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1940s citrus crate label\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the \u003cstrong\u003ePilgrim\u003c\/strong\u003e brand by the \u003cstrong\u003eMayflower Fruit Association\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eExeter, California\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis label measures \u003cstrong\u003e12 3\/4 inches × 3 3\/4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and was used on California citrus cartons during the mid‑20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows \u003cstrong\u003eslight wear at the bottom right corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, with otherwise strong original color and clean edges. Stored flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Fruit Association operated in Tulare County and specialized in packing and shipping California citrus. Its proximity to Southern Pacific rail lines allowed fruit to be distributed efficiently to national markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrim crate labels are collected for their period lithography and representation of California citrus branding during the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476721844456,"sku":"47476721844456","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2718\/4037\/files\/rare-1940s-pilgrim-crate-label-vintage-mayflower-fruit-association-treasures-antique-453.webp?v=1752326531","url":"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-pilgrim-crate-label-exeter-ca-americana-advertising-history","provider":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}