Heinz "Pickled Products" Salesman Kit, circa 1918

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Artifact Overview

With many varieties of pickles and condiments that the company sold, a Heinz salesperson relied on a kit with fold-out cards to present the products to potential customers. Whether selling to store owners or peddling to residents in their homes, the kit allowed salespeople to show a variety of products without physically carrying them.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Display board

Date Made

circa 1918

Place of Creation

Location

at Greenfield Village in Heinz House

Object ID

53.41.767

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.

Material

Cloth
Cardboard
Colored ink

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in (Closed)
Width: 4.5 in (Closed)
Length: 1 in (Closed)

Heinz "Pickled Products" Salesman Kit, circa 1918