The central figure is a stylized illustration of a black and white cat resting on a bright orange rectangular cushion. The cat, shown in a prone position, has striking yellow-green eyes, white markings on its chest and paws, and a solid black coat. Its gaze is directed forward toward the viewer. Next to the cat on the cushion sits a single, bright yellow lemon partially wrapped in white paper, which features the word "Sunkist" printed on its surface.
The artwork is set against a warm, muted yellow background that creates a vibrant contrast with the cat's dark fur and the orange cushion. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th-century commercial fruit crate art, characterized by bold, flat colours and simplified, graphic forms. The bold text "TOM CAT" in a dark, clean sans-serif typeface spans the top of the composition.
Several lines of black printed text are arranged around the cat, including "BRAND" near the feline's back, and shipping information for the "Orosi Foothill Citrus Association" and the "Lindsay-Merryman Citrus Exc." positioned in the lower corners. The illustration has a nostalgic, weathered aesthetic, suggesting it is a reproduction of a vintage agricultural label or advertisement.