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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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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