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

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
Paper Chili Bowl from Wendy's Restaurant, 1999