H.J. Heinz Company Sample Display Case, 1915-1930
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H. J. Heinz believed that more people would buy his products if they were able to try them first. Heinz salespeople were instructed to set up demonstration (sampling) tables alongside their elaborate displays and offer new items for customers to try. Products were arranged in display cases like this one, providing shoppers with the opportunity to try new items before committing to purchase.
H. J. Heinz believed that more people would buy his products if they were able to try them first. Heinz salespeople were instructed to set up demonstration (sampling) tables alongside their elaborate displays and offer new items for customers to try. Products were arranged in display cases like this one, providing shoppers with the opportunity to try new items before committing to purchase.
Artifact
Showcase
Date Made
1915-1930
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.191
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Glass (Material)
Metal
Color
Cream (Color)
Orange (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in (With lid open)
Height: 6 in (With lid closed)
Width: 13.75 in
Length: 11.5 in
Inscriptions
plaque on front: PAT. APLD. FOR paper on inside of lid: HEINZ / 57 / VARIETIES / PURE FOOD PRODUCTS / CONTAIN NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES OR OR COLORING MATTER / Try A Free Sample on a Cracker
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