Trade Card for H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1900, "A Few of Heinz 57 Good Things for the Table"
THF284820 / Trade Card for H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1900, "A Few of Heinz 57 Good Things for the Table"
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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 1900
Subject Date
circa 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2112
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Green
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 1.75 in
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