Vintage Velveeta Wooden Advertising Crate – Kraft Cheese Co.

Description :
This original wooden Velveeta cheese crate features classic green printed branding reading “The Delicious Cheese Food Velveeta” along with “2 LBS. NET WGT.” and “Kraft Cheese Company – Manufacturer – Chicago, Ill.” The dovetail-style corner joints and small brad nails reflect early commercial packaging methods. The warm aged wood patina and worn graphics show honest use and storage wear, adding to its authenticity. Compact in size, it works well as a shelf accent, small storage box, or nostalgic kitchen display piece. Marked 9" W x 3" L x 2 ½" H.

Era:
Early to Mid-20th Century (circa 1920s–1940s)

Style:
Industrial Advertising / Americana

Technique:
Screen-printed branding on assembled wooden crate with nailed corner joints

Tools Used:
Table saw, box joint jig, hammer, brad nails, screen-print press

History:
Velveeta, introduced in the early 1900s and later acquired by Kraft, was distributed in small wooden crates before modern cardboard packaging became standard.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Kraft Cheese Company, Chicago, Illinois

Measurements:
9" W x 3" L x 2 ½" H

Suggested Weight:
1–2 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
12" W x 6" D x 6" H (boxed with padding)

Item Number : P16173

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : Kraft Cheese Company, Chicago, Illinois