Trade Card for H.J. Heinz Company, "Mamma's Favorites," circa 1905
THF215296 / Trade Card for H.J. Heinz Company, "Mamma's Favorites," circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means for advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved these little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Trade cards for the H.J. Heinz Company, like the one seen here, promoted its pickled foods, preserves and condiments.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1905
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.1816
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
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In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble, which sold pickled foods and condiments until going out of business in 1875. In 1876, Heinz persuaded family members to begin a new company -- F. & J. Heinz -- with H.J. Heinz running the company behind the scenes until he could rebuild his reputation and take over the company.