Harina flour is used for tortillas. Bar codes were introducd in the late 1960's and became very popular in the USA in the 1970's onwards. The USA introduced printed nutritional information on food packaging in 1990. In addition in 1999 the Certified Grocers of California Ltd. (founded 1922 merged with the Unified Western Grocers to become 'Unified Grocers' indicating that (at the very least) this sack's label could not be later than this date.
Large sack made from cotton with a printed checked design in brown dark red green and orange. The sack is machine stitched with a white thread. The label on the sack reads: 'HARINA ENRIQUECIDA BLANQUEADA CALIDAD EXTRA SUPERIOR FLOUR'. There then follows nutritional information followed by 'PESO NETO 25 LIBRAS WEIGHT 25 lbs.' There is also a bar code with the number 0 50957 24006 6 and a logo bearing the name of CERGRO. ENRIQUECIDA BLANQUEADA HARINA CALID EXTRA SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTED BY CGC CERTIFIED CROCERS OF CALIFORNIA LTD. LOS ANGELSES CALIF. 90040 NET.
Acquired for the TRC exhibition called 'For a few sacks more....' (January 2018) about the history and use of American feedsacks. Acquired with the help of the US Embassy in The Hague.