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Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Egg Packaging, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Egg Packaging, 1915. Labels for sending eggs and empty egg boxes through the post. When Tag is attached from one end the string cancels address not in use; Place Forward Postage Here; Forward shipment to:; Caution - To withhold this Container after prefixture of return postage is an interferance with the United States Mail. Empty Egg Box; Return to:; Patent Applied For
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This photograph, titled "Egg Packaging, 1915," by Harris & Ewing, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of American communication and food transportation. The image showcases various egg packaging labels and empty egg boxes, designed for sending eggs and empty boxes through the postal service. The labels are intricately detailed, with instructions for proper use. For instance, a tag attached from one end cancels the address not in use, and forward postage should be placed at the front. The shipping address is indicated with the phrase "Forward shipment to," followed by the recipient's name and address. A cautionary warning reads, "Caution - To withhold this Container after prefixture of return postage is an interference with the United States Mail." Empty egg boxes are marked with "Return to," followed by the sender's address, and the phrase "Patent Applied For." These labels were essential for the safe and efficient delivery of eggs and egg boxes during the early 1900s. The photograph, taken as a glass negative, is an intriguing representation of the innovative solutions that emerged during the 20th century to address the challenges of transporting fragile items, such as eggs, through the postal service. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the American people during the 1910s, and serves as a fascinating historical artifact that continues to captivate our imagination.
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