The Duluth Crate Co. might not sound like much of a vessel for artistic creativity. But its founder and sole employee is quick to point out that the business’ name has less to do with the product he ...

Rising to popularity in the 19th century, these labels often depicted scenes of sunny California, where the produce originated.

Some beautiful and useful collectibles in antique shops aren't for sale. Wooden crates are regarded by many shops and vendors as nostalgic items with hidden beauty — but they're also a convenient way ...

Colorful orange crate labels are just about all that is left to remind us that once Tustin was the center of a thriving orange packing industry. When early Orange growers, such as Dr. William Burgess ...

Robust good health, a feeling of paradise, the sex appeal of a pretty woman. A burst of energy from sports and the exotic look of Indians. All these images have been used over the years to sell ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Collector Larry Kotz ...

Dwayne Rogers got into collecting crate labels like a lot of other folks attracted to this hobby: He grew up in the fruit business. Rogers’ family owned a pear farm near Auburn. As a young man, he ...

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Budweiser is having a throwback moment for the holidays. The Anheuser-Busch company is slapping vintage labels on 1.6 million cases of Budweiser beer bottles. The vintage labels include the last ...

For decades, Orange County lived up to its name as a major producer of citrus, despite significant ups and downs, until the killer freezes of the 1980s. On cool winter nights during our citrus heydays ...