Trade Card for Heinz & Noble, circa 1872
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In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble. It began by exclusively selling horseradish and within a few years expanded to include pickles and condiments such as celery sauce and "catsups." Heinz & Noble advertised its products in a variety of methods, including trade cards -- a medium that gained momentum in the late 19th century.
In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble. It began by exclusively selling horseradish and within a few years expanded to include pickles and condiments such as celery sauce and "catsups." Heinz & Noble advertised its products in a variety of methods, including trade cards -- a medium that gained momentum in the late 19th century.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1872
Subject Date
circa 1872
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Creator Notes
Advertised products made by Heinz & Noble. Card lithographed by A. Hani & Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.2092
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 2.5 in
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