Rebecca Brand Fruit Label c. 1900-1940

This stunning label measures 10 7/8 inches wide by 9 7/8 tall, framed it measures 17 inches wide by 16 inches tall. Grown and Packed by Yorba Orange Growers Association Yorba District Placentia, California Orange County. Perfect for office decor, staged real estate (think kitchen), or retail gift shops. Enjoy its history below.

1. Geographic & Agricultural Background
   • Precise location of the Yorba District in Placentia, CA; soil types, water sources (e.g., Santa Ana River), and microclimate advantages for premium citrus.
   • Historical role of Orange County in California’s “Orange Belt” and transition from dominant citrus production to urban development.
2. History of YOGA and the Rebecca Brand
   • Founding year, original grower members, and purpose of the Yorba Orange Growers Association.
   • Evolution of the cooperative (e.g., mergers, closures, or dissolution).
   • Origin, design, and significance of the Rebecca Brand fruit crate label (era, artist, symbolism, collectible value).
   • Timeline of operations: peak years, packing house location(s), and eventual fate (e.g., demolition, repurposing).
3. Business Structure & Relationships
   • Legal structure (cooperative, LLC, etc.) and membership model during active years.
   • Packing and shipping operations: facility address, technology used, annual volume estimates.
   • Marketing and distribution partners (e.g., Sunkist affiliation, private buyers, export markets).
   • Connections to other local packing houses (e.g., Placentia Orange Growers, Bradford Bros.).
4. Varieties & Branding
   • Orange varieties packed under the Rebecca Brand (e.g., Washington Navel, Valencia) and quality standards.
   • Full-color label analysis: imagery (e.g., woman, landscape), color scheme, typography, and branding strategy.
   • Used in advertising, crate art culture, and modern collectibility (e.g., auction values, reproductions).
5. Culture & Community Impact
   • Role of YOGA in Placentia’s identity as a citrus hub (e.g., labor force, family growers, seasonal rhythms).
   • Ties to local events (e.g., Orange County Fair, Valencia orange festivals) and cultural memory.
   • Legacy in urban preservation: current status of former packing sites, historical markers, or museums.
6. Official & Reliable Sources
   • Archival websites, museum collections, or historical societies with Rebecca Brand label images and YOGA records (e.g., Placentia Library, Orange County Archives).
   • Sunkist Growers historical records (if affiliated).
   • Crate label collector databases (e.g., www.TheCitrusLabelGallery.com, www.FruitCrateArt.com).
   • Academic or local history publications referencing YOGA or Placentia citrus.
   • Any surviving physical artifacts (packing house ruins, signage, photos).

https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/86086/n2kw5ff9/

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