H.J. Heinz Company Sample Display Case, 1915-1930
THF174348 / H.J. Heinz Company Sample Display Case, 1915-1930
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Artifact Overview
H. J. Heinz believed that more people would buy his products if they were able to try them first. Heinz salespeople were instructed to set up demonstration (sampling) tables alongside their elaborate displays and offer new items for customers to try. Products were arranged in display cases like this one, providing shoppers with the opportunity to try new items before committing to purchase.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Showcase
Date Made
1915-1930
Creators
Location
at Legacy Locations in Photography
Object ID
53.41.191
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Glass (Material)
Metal
Color
Cream (Color)
Orange (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in (With lid open)
Height: 6 in (With lid closed)
Width: 13.75 in
Length: 11.5 in
Inscriptions
plaque on front:
PAT. APLD. FOR
paper on inside of lid:
HEINZ / 57 / VARIETIES / PURE FOOD PRODUCTS / CONTAIN NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES OR OR COLORING MATTER / Try A Free Sample on a Cracker
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Related Content
SetHenry J. Heinz: His Recipe for Success
- 17 Artifacts
With a unique flair for marketing and a high standard of production, H. J. Heinz changed Americans' attitudes towards processed food products. From exclusively selling horseradish in 1869 to offering over 60 varieties of products, Heinz built an empire and became a household name. This selection of items highlights the passion, dedication, and creativity of the entrepreneur behind one of the most recognizable companies in the world.