Most New York State grape labels featured a lake in the title or background. Most label collectors in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with California grape labels and may even have some in their collections. They are generally colorful, plentiful, and inexpensive to acquire. However, very few of these collectors also know about, much less own, New York State grape basket and box labels—even though some of these labels rank with the most beautiful of any of the grape labels printed anywhere. Most eastern United States grapes were grown in the western part of New York State in two general […]