Antique Herd Bakery Wooden Crate with Label – Allegheny, PA

Description :
This original antique wooden crate from Herd Bakery, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, was used to transport and advertise their “Crackers and Cakes.” It features a beautifully aged and partially intact lithograph label on both the interior lid and front panel, with rich typography and charming vintage graphics. The box has finger-jointed corners, a solid wooden handle system, and slotted hand grips on the sides. Surface wear, discoloration, and minor edge damage are consistent with age and use, making this a striking display or storage piece for collectors and decorators alike.

Era:
Circa 1890s–1910s

Style:
Early American Advertising / Rustic Primitive

Technique:
Lithographed paper labels on nailed and finger-jointed wood

Tools Used:
Hand saws, nails, lithograph press, glue press, wood joinery tools

History:
Herd Bakery operated in Allegheny, PA, and distributed baked goods in branded crates like this—an early form of mobile advertising.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Herd Bakery (Allegheny, PA)

Measurements:
23¾" W x 14" T x 14" D

Suggested Weight:
12–15 lbs

Item Number : P13787

Category : Trunks

Brand : Herd Bakery (Allegheny, PA)