Hy-Land-Kids Anthropomorphic Washington and similar items

Vintage 8.75" x 10.25" original advertising label. Unused old stock with some light age wear. See photos for condition. This vintage crate label, featuring the "HY-LAND-KIDS BRAND" for "WASHINGTON APPLES," presents a vibrant and charming piece of agricultural ephemera. The central artwork depicts two anthropomorphic apple children, a boy and a girl, with cheerful expressions, holding hands with a large, ripe red apple at the center. The background is a bright lime green, framed by a deep blue border, making the red apples and bold white typography stand out dramatically. Key text includes "CONTENTS ONE BUSHEL" at the top, and "WASHINGTON APPLES" prominently displayed across the bottom. The label also identifies "COWICHE GROWERS INC." from "COWICHE, WASH." with a "SALES OFFICE, YAKIMA, WASH.," and proudly states "PRODUCE OF U.S.A." and "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The design captures a classic era of fruit crate advertising, emphasizing freshness and quality through its delightful imagery and clear branding. The label is a product of "STECHER-TRAUNG LITH. CO.," as credited in small print, indicating a high-quality lithograph printing method on paper. The reverse side of the label appears to be ungummed paper, showing the mirrored image of the front design, without any visible traces of adhesive or glossy gumming. This authentic piece offers a glimpse into historical packaging and marketing for fresh produce, showcasing the artistic and commercial practices of the time. Specifications: Brand/Company: HY-LAND-KIDS BRAND, COWICHE GROWERS INC. Product/Line: WASHINGTON APPLES Item Type: Crate Label Printer/Lithographer: STECHER-TRAUNG LITH. CO. City/State/Province/Country: COWICHE, WASH., YAKIMA, WASH., U.S.A. Logos/Graphics/Artwork: Two anthropomorphic apple children holding hands with a large central apple, bright green background with blue border. Campaigns/Slogans/Taglines: CONTENTS ONE BUSHEL, PRODUCE OF U.S.A., REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Substrate/Material: Paper Back Features: Appears to have ungummed paper back, shows reverse image of front. Dimensions: Not visible against a ruler. Identifiers: STECHER-TRAUNG LITH. CO. (printer credit)