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Pat Jacobsen crate label collection, circa 1880-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Jacobsen, Pat
- Title
- Pat Jacobsen crate label collection
- Dates
- circa 1880-1959 (inclusive)18801959
- Quantity
- 528 crate labels (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH1100
- Summary
- Fruit and vegetable crate label collection related to a collector of crate labels
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Thomas Patrick Jacobsen is a major collector of crate labels. He has a website and has written publications on this topic.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
528 fruit and vegetable crate labels: crate labels were created to identify the contents and place of origin of wooden boxes used to shiop produce to market. Starting in the 1880s the practice expanded in the US to over 100 printing and lithographic companies creating labels for food packers in over 30 states.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Jacobsen, Pat--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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