Heinz Pickle Charm, 1893-1910
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H. J. Heinz found creative ways to promote his pickled foods and condiments. His most successful promotion was the pickle charm, which debuted at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The charm, which later evolved into a lapel pin, reflected Heinz's belief that consumers were the best promoters. It was common to see people wearing their Heinz souvenirs and giveaways in public.
H. J. Heinz found creative ways to promote his pickled foods and condiments. His most successful promotion was the pickle charm, which debuted at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The charm, which later evolved into a lapel pin, reflected Heinz's belief that consumers were the best promoters. It was common to see people wearing their Heinz souvenirs and giveaways in public.
Artifact
Charm
Date Made
1893-1910
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2178.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Gutta-percha
Color
Green
Inscriptions
obverse: Heinz verso: 57
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