California’s Citrus Heritage
Gladiola, citrus crate label, oranges, Covina, Los Angeles Co., California, 1890-1900

Gladiola

1890-1900 · Oranges

Twin pink gladiolus flank bold Art Nouveau type on a mustard ground for Covina-grown oranges. Printed by Schmidt Litho Co., L.A., the c. 1890–1900 label evokes Los Angeles County’s early citrus boom.

Year
1890-1900
Variety
Oranges
Region
Covina, Los Angeles Co., California
Packed by
Covina Orange Growers Ass'n
Lithographer
Schmidt Litho. Co., L.A.
Design
floral