Labels Series: Interesting Facts Part 2
We hope you enjoy Part 2 of our labels series - with more fun facts about labels and label printing!
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- One of the earliest stickers, the postage stamp dates from 1839 when Sir Rowland Hill created an adhesive paper for the purpose.
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- In the 1880s pre-printed paper, bonded using animal glue, was used to advertise goods.
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- Now antiques, examples of the first sticky labels from the 1880s can reach up to £3,000 at auction!
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- The term ‘record label’ originates from the circular label in the centre of a vinyl record which identified its manufacturer. Columbia is thought to be the oldest and was founded in 1887.
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- In 1939, R. Stanton Avery invented the first self-adhesive label, also known as the modern sticker that we now use in everyday life, using parts from a washing machine and sewing machine and a sabre saw.
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Original article from https://labelsplus.co.uk/