Newspaper Advertising, "H. J. Heinz Co. Keystone Picklers and Preservers," May 25, 1895

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Artifact Overview

From very early on in the company's history, the keystone became the symbol of the H.J. Heinz Company. In this newspaper advertisement, a keystone symbol was juxtaposed over a map of the Pittsburgh area showing various Heinz farms and factories.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertisement

Subject Date

25 May 1895

Creator Notes

Advertisement appeared in the Pittsburg Press, published by Evening Penny Press Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.41.1943

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Mounting
Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in
Width: 7.25 in

Inscriptions

across top: The Pittsburg Press, Saturday Evening, May 25, 1895 ad reads: Greater Pittsburg / Note Map Below / The Shape of the Proposed Greater City is a Keystone, same as the central figure of our keystone trade mark. / In which is located the keystone pickling and preserving works whose condiments are among Pittsburg's most widely distributed and favorabley known products.