Trade Card for H.J. Heinz Company, "Going Mamma's Errands," circa 1905
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As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means for advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved these little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Trade cards for the H.J. Heinz Company, like the one seen here, promoted its pickled foods, preserves and condiments.
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means for advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved these little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Trade cards for the H.J. Heinz Company, like the one seen here, promoted its pickled foods, preserves and condiments.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1905
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Creator Notes
Advertised products made by H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Retailed by Kaufmann's, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.2101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
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