Label, "Heinz, Noble & Company Brand Sauce Product," circa 1875

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Artifact Overview

In 1869, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz entered the processed food business with L.C. Noble selling products under the Anchor Brand. Horseradish was their first product, quickly followed by celery sauce and pickled cucumbers (pickles today) among other pickled foods and condiments. In 1872, L.C. Noble's brother joined the partnership and the company's name officially became Heinz, Noble & Co. until it went bankrupt in 1875.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Label (Identifying artifact)

Date Made

circa 1875

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.41.2155

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Dark reddish brown

Dimensions

Diameter: 3 in

Inscriptions

reading : ANCHOR/ PICKLE & VINEGAR/ WORKS/ HEINZ, NOBLE & CO. In the circular center of the label. Protruding from the circle are the words ANCHOR; EXTRA QUALITY; SAUCE; ___UBLE(portion ripped).
Label, "Heinz, Noble & Company Brand Sauce Product," circa 1875