Art / Sculpture Vintage fruit crate label titled 'Pala Brave Valencias' by Bradford Bros. Inc., 16x17

Vintage fruit crate label titled 'Pala Brave Valencias' by Bradford Bros. Inc. Fruit crate labels emerged in the late 19th century as colorful advertising for California's booming citrus industry. The 'Pala Brave' label was produced for Bradford Bros. Inc. of Ontario, California, and features striking imagery of a Native American. These labels were lithographed and affixed to wooden crates of Valencia oranges shipped across the United States.

Vintage fruit crate labels have become highly collectible among enthusiasts of advertising ephemera, Americana, and graphic design history. The 'Pala Brave' design is particularly sought after for its bold colors, excellent lithographic quality, and iconic Native American imagery that represents a specific era of American commercial art.