Official "Pickle" and "57" of H. J. Heinz Company, 1923

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Artifact Overview

The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. By 1900, Heinz had created a strong brand identity and became a household name. The signature pickle seen here is the iconic advertising symbol of the Heinz brand.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Technical drawing

Date Made

1923

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.404.1

Credit

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

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Blueprint process
Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 19.625 in
Width: 25 in

Inscriptions

written on front: Heinz / 57 / Official "Pickle" and "57" of H. J. Heinz Co. / R.F.S. 1923 / Jeb. Mueller [signed for approval]
Official "Pickle" and "57" of H. J. Heinz Company, 1923