Decorative Motif for a Heinz Company Menu, December 12, 1919
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Artifact Overview
The H.J. Heinz Company marketed their products in stores, magazines, on trade cards, and even on streetcars. This layout represents one of the steps in the marketing process where lettering style, size, and arrangement are all considered before the final advertisement is created. This decorative motif was created for a Heinz Company menu during its 50th anniversary year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Calligraphy (Visual work)
Date Made
12 December 1919
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.569
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Illustration board
Ink
Pencil (Marking material)
Technique
Calligraphy (Process)
Handwriting
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 7.375 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
H. J. Heinz / Menu Initials (not used) / 12/9/19
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