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“HANDSUM” — Original 1930s Art Deco Orange Crate Label | Tulare County, California
A striking original vintage “HANDSUM” orange crate label dating to approximately the 1930s, showcasing a wonderful example of Art Deco-inspired California advertising art.
The label features a bold, stylish composition with dramatic radiating sun rays, geometric forms, and distinctive period typography—hallmarks of the elegant Art Deco aesthetic of the era. The combination of vivid graphics and streamlined design gives this label exceptional visual appeal and makes it stand out as both a piece of agricultural history and vintage graphic art.
Associated with the Tulare County / Lemon Cove region of California, this authentic circa-1930s label reflects the rich history of California's citrus industry, when beautifully lithographed labels were used to identify and promote fruit shipped throughout the country.
Approximately 90 years old, this genuine period label is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Art Deco, California citrus history, vintage advertising, fruit crate labels, Americana, and early 20th-century commercial art.
“HAVE ONE” Brand — Original Art Deco Orange Crate Label | Sequoia Citrus Association
A striking original “HAVE ONE” Brand orange crate label featuring a bold and beautifully stylized Art Deco design, produced for the Sequoia Citrus Association of Lindsay, Tulare County, California.
This exceptional label captures the distinctive elegance of California Art Deco advertising, with its strong graphic composition, period typography, and eye-catching design. During the golden age of California citrus, beautifully lithographed crate labels were used to identify and promote fruit shipped from the state's orchards to markets throughout the country. Today, these colorful labels are highly collectible examples of California agricultural history, Americana, vintage advertising, and commercial graphic art.
The Sequoia Citrus Association connection places this label within the historic citrus-growing region of Lindsay and Tulare County, an area renowned for its California citrus production.
A wonderful example for collectors of Art Deco, fruit crate labels, California citrus memorabilia, vintage advertising, and early 20th-century graphic design.
The label is in excellent condition, as shown in the accompanying scan, and measures approximately 10" × 11".
Brand: HAVE ONE
Product: Oranges
Association: Sequoia Citrus Association
Location: Lindsay, Tulare County, California
Style: Art Deco
Dimensions: Approximately 10" × 11"
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, as shown
Authenticity: Guaranteed authentic original crate label — NOT a reproduction
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