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Red Star Brand Scratch Feed Sack

Datec1950

MediumCotton, Heavy Paper

Dimensions33 1/2 x 21 in. (85.1 x 53.3 cm)

ClassificationsMerchandising Tools and Equipment

Catalog numbersacks

DescriptionThis pink and white sack is printed with green and purple apples with arrows through them. "Red Star Brand" across a red star over a red chicken with "scratch feed" under it and "100 lbs." to left, "net wt." to right. "hayden Flour Mills and Southwest Flour and Feed Co." then "Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, Tuscon, Mesa, Arizona, USA." An attached tag for AZ inspection shows ingredients. etc.

Donor's father-in-law, Archie Wilkes was a mill wright at Hayden Flour Mill in 1950's. He brought home defective bags for Betty to use as dish towels. Maker: Bemis Band-Label. Origin: Tempe.

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