Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Apple Butter, circa 1920

THF292837 / Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Apple Butter, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview

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 Apple Butter to passengers riding in a streetcar.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Subject Date

circa 1920

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.421

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink

Technique

Chromolithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 19.75 in

Inscriptions

written on front: One of the Heinz Fifty Seven / Apple / Butter / Wholesome - Appetizing / A real Delicacy. written on back: Merchants are authorized to / refund full purchase money / when any package bearing / our name fails to give entire / satisfaction. / H. J. Heinz Co.
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