Vintage Dr. Pepper Wooden Bottling Crate, Wichita, Kansas
Decorative art, industrial design, and vintage advertising object (wooden crate) • Manufacturer unknown, produced for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, Wichita, Kansas
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Americana / Industrial Advertising
Medium & Technique
Screen-printed or stenciled lettering on solid wood with metal corner braces and hardware
Creation Period
Mid-20th century, circa 1940s-1950s
Dimensions & Format
Estimated dimensions approximately 16 x 12 x 5 inches, rectangular utility format
Subject Description
A rectangular wooden partition crate featuring vintage typography and branding for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of Wichita, Kansas, presented as found in a domestic or collected setting on a wicker chair
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing authentic weathered patina, surface wear, minor staining, and age-consistent oxidation on metal hardware
Estimated Market Value
$45 - $120
Auction Estimate
$30 - $90
Provenance History
Sourced from regional Americana or mid-century advertising collections, originally utilized in commercial distribution in Kansas
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-century American commercial culture, localized bottling distribution, and vintage soda pop memorabilia collecting
Notable Features
Distinctive yellow and red stenciled branding specifying the Wichita, Kansas franchise location and original metal corner brackets
Condition Issues
Surface scuffing, wood dryness, paint fading, minor abrasions, and oxidation on the metal corner reinforcements
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle dry dusting, avoid harsh chemical cleaners to preserve original patina, store in a climate-controlled environment with stable humidity