Product Label for Tomato Catsup by Heinz, Noble & Co., 1872-1873
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Artifact Overview
Henry J. Heinz introduced tomato ketchup as one of his first bottled condiments in the 1870s. To ensure his success among competing ketchup manufacturers, Heinz employed innovative product packaging. Eye-catching labels attracted customers, and clear glass bottles revealed a high-quality product. By about 1905, the H.J. Heinz Company had become the largest ketchup producer in the nation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Label (Identifying artifact)
Date Made
1872-1873
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Heinz House
Object ID
53.41.2157
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.125 in
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