{"product_id":"1930s-lofty-lemons-crate-label-fallbrook-ca-h-s-crocker-nos-rustic-decor","title":"1930s Lofty Lemons Crate Label – Fallbrook CA H.S. Crocker NOS Rustic Decor","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\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Product Video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wL11sfMIDmk\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍋 About This Item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original \u003cstrong\u003e1930s Lofty Lemons crate label\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eFallbrook Citrus Association of Fallbrook, California\u003c\/strong\u003e and lithographed by \u003cstrong\u003eH.S. Crocker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e12 1\/4\" × 8 3\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features bold rustic artwork and the rich color typical of Crocker’s early stone‑lithography work. This example is preserved in true \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with clean edges and strong, unfaded color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Why Collectors Value This Category\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted by H.S. Crocker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of California’s most respected lithographers of the early 20th century, known for rich inks, sharp stone‑lithography detail, and consistent print quality across major citrus associations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by the Fallbrook Citrus Association\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well‑known grower and shipper in northern San Diego County. Fallbrook labels carry strong regional appeal because the area produced smaller, more limited runs than major citrus hubs, making surviving examples more desirable to collectors of Southern California agricultural history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic 1930s issue\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a later reprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue NOS\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent color and no handling wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor‑ready rustic graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for farmhouse and kitchen displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally intended for short‑term commercial use\u003c\/strong\u003e, citrus crate labels were applied to wooden shipping crates and discarded once the fruit reached market. Because they were never meant to be saved, \u003cstrong\u003ewell‑preserved NOS examples like this are increasingly scarce\u003c\/strong\u003e and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, authentic piece of California agricultural history — perfect for collectors, decorators, and anyone who loves early Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52823889248623,"sku":"47501671956712","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/7833\/1247\/files\/rare-1930s-lofty-lemons-vintage-crate-label-fallbrook-treasures-antique-gifts-home-citrus-616.webp?v=1775543599","url":"https:\/\/cuddlefabrics.com\/products\/1930s-lofty-lemons-crate-label-fallbrook-ca-h-s-crocker-nos-rustic-decor","provider":"Cuddle Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}