Trade Card for H.J. Heinz Company Apple Butter & Table Delicacies, circa 1900

THF215290 / Trade Card for H.J. Heinz Company Apple Butter & Table Delicacies, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview

Trade cards were one of the methods H. J. Heinz employed to promote his pickled foods and condiments. Customers enjoyed and often saved these vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

circa 1900

Subject Date

circa 1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.41.2137.11

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 1.75 in

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