Advertising Poster, Heinz Strained Carrots, circa 1940
THF81766 / Advertising Poster, Heinz Strained Carrots, circa 1940
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Artifact Overview
This poster advertised Heinz Strained Carrots without promotional text. After decades of effective publicity, the H.J. Heinz Company had become a well-known brand with recognizable packaging. Colorful imagery alone could communicate an important marketing message: Heinz products were prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1940
Subject Date
circa 1940
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2131
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height : 40.875 in
Width: 36.75 in
Inscriptions
Advertising Poster showing various vegetables and can marked: HEINZ / EST'D 1869 / STRAINED / CARROTS / 57 VARIETIES / MADE BY H.J. HEINZ COMPANY.
At right of can 57 in a circle, marked on left bottom BF - 86/ 2906, on right bottom marked: LITHO. IN USA
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