Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Baked Beans, "He Shows He Knows," circa 1930
THF235741 / Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Baked Beans, "He Shows He Knows," circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to market his "57 Varieties" -- a catchy slogan he created despite offering a line of more than 60 packaged food products. A prolific promoter, Heinz aimed to reach consumers in stores, at home, and everywhere in-between. This colorful poster advertised one type of Heinz Baked Beans to passengers riding a streetcar.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1930
Creators
Creator Notes
Made for H. J. Heinz Company.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
69.152.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 22.5 in
Width: 10.75 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.