H. J. Heinz Company Salesman's Carrying Case with Pickle Jars, circa 1929

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Artifact Overview

The H.J. Heinz Company employed an impressive salesforce. Salespeople, armed with product knowledge and the Heinz brand philosophy, utilized a variety of methods to persuade grocers to carry Heinz products for their stock. Carrying cases, like the one seen here, allowed salespeople to provide on-the-spot comparisons of Heinz products with others featured in the store.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1929

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.236

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.125 in

H. J. Heinz Company Salesman's Carrying Case with Pickle Jars, circa 1929