Paper Chili Bowl from Wendy's Restaurant, 1999
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Artifact Overview
In 1969, R. David (Dave) Thomas founded Wendy's in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He was previously an executive with the Kentucky Fried Chicken and Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips fast food chains. Thomas named his new place Wendy's for one of his daughters. This international fast food chain specializes in "old-fashioned" square hamburgers and chili.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carton (Container)
Date Made
1999
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Sweetheart Cup Division, Owings Mills, Maryland for Wendy's International, Dublin, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.2.34
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.
Material
Cardboard
Plastic
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Diameter: 3 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on plastic lid:
SWEETHEART / LH416 / 12
Printed on container front:
CHILI / RICH & MEATY
To left of CHILI (in circular logo):
WENDY'S CHILLI HAS ALWAYS BEEN / LOW / FAT / HIGH / FIBER / HOT / BE CAREFUL
On reverse:
Wendy's Logo
WENDY'S / OLD FASHIONED / HAMBURGERS / 1969 - 30 Years of Quality - 1999
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