Trade Card for Keystone Brand Pickles, Vinegars, Mustard, F. & J. Heinz, circa 1880

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Artifact Overview

In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble, which sold pickled foods and condiments until going out of business in 1875. In 1876, Heinz persuaded family members to begin a new company -- F. & J. Heinz -- with H.J. Heinz running the company behind the scenes until he could rebuild his reputation and take over the company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

circa 1880

Subject Date

circa 1880

Creator Notes

Advertised products made by F. & J. Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lithographed by Armor, Feurhake & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.41.2095.2

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.3 in
Width: 5.5 in