Geographical Indication - Champagne

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

About the Artwork:

While the specific artist behind the artwork on this advertisement card remains unknown, the print was produced by Clay & Richmond, a Buffalo, New York-based printing and publishing company that flourished in the mid-19th century. They were known for their quirky and often humorous chromolithographs, a type of colored print popular during that era.

This particular chromolithograph features a man's head, sporting a neatly trimmed beard and a serious expression, attached to the body of a plump carrot. The carrot figure is further adorned with a top hat and a monocle, the accessories of a sophisticated gentleman. The overall effect is comical while succeeding in capturing an air of elegance to the carrot gentleman.

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library via the Digital Commonwealth Collection.

Geographical Indication - Scotch Whisky

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Tequila

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

About the Artwork:

Herbert Bayer (1900-1985) was an Austrian-born American graphic designer, painter, and photographer. A pioneer of the Bauhaus movement, Bayer was known for his clean, geometric style and focus on functionality. During World War II, he lent his talents to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), creating impactful posters like "Our Allies Need Eggs" to mobilize American farmers.

In the foreground of the poster, a giant, white egg is featured. The egg contrasts sharply with the background scene of a burning cityscape. Flames lick at the buildings, casting a glow on the smoke-filled sky. The text "Our Allies Need Eggs. Your Farm Can Help" appears in bold lettering.

The poster encourages increased egg production by demonstrating the devastation faced by America's allies during World War II. It serves to highlight the essential role played by American agriculture in supporting the war effort and to call on farmers to be unwavering in their patriotism and contribute to those fighting for freedom overseas.

Image courtesy of the U.S. Library of Congress.

Geographical Indication - Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

This cheese t-shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These food maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Irish Whiskey

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Prosciutto di Parma

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Rioja

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Bordeaux

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.

Geographical Indication - Chianti

This shirt is part of our exclusive collection of products that celebrate the rich heritage of food and beverages with Geographical Indication (GI) labels. GIs are special labels given to products that come from a specific place and have qualities, reputation, or characteristics unique to that location. Each item in this collection features a detailed illustration of the renowned food or beverage on the front, while the back showcases a map of the specific production region. These maps are uniquely composed of text from official European Union legal documents, describing the precise specifications that grant these items their GI status. In this collection we pay tribute to food culture and the importance of respecting origins.