Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Spaghetti, circa 1930
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Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to market his "57 Varieties" -- a catchy slogan he created despite offering a line of more than 60 packaged food products. A prolific promoter, Heinz aimed to reach consumers in stores, at home, and everywhere in-between. This colorful poster advertised Heinz Spaghetti to passengers riding a streetcar.
Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to market his "57 Varieties" -- a catchy slogan he created despite offering a line of more than 60 packaged food products. A prolific promoter, Heinz aimed to reach consumers in stores, at home, and everywhere in-between. This colorful poster advertised Heinz Spaghetti to passengers riding a streetcar.
Artifact
Poster
Subject Date
circa 1930
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2255
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Colored ink
Paint (Coating)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
text on advertisement reads: Ready Cooked with Tomato Sauce / Heinz Spaghetti
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