Streetcar Advertising Poster for "Heinz Cooked Sour Kraut," circa 1930
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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 Cooked Sour Kraut to passengers riding in a streetcar.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Subject Date
circa 1930
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2256
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Adhesive tape
Colored ink
Paint (Coating)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 13.5 in
Inscriptions
text on advertisement reads:
Heinz / Cooked / Sour Kraut / Ready to Serve / No Cooking Odor
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