Advertising Layout for Heinz Cooked Macaroni, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

The H.J. Heinz Company marketed their products in stores, magazines, on trade cards, and even on streetcars. This advertising text layout represents one of the steps in the marketing process where font, size, and arrangement are all considered before the final advertisement is created.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Layout (Printer matter)

Date Made

circa 1920

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.415

Credit

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

Material

Illustration board
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Marking material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Overpainting (Technique)
Handwriting

Dimensions

Height: 21.5 in
Width: 30 in

Inscriptions

advertising reads: Something New! / Heinz cooked Macaroni / with Cheese and Mushroom sauce / A new food [separated from layout, but included in folder] / More than fifty years experience in / good food making has developed this / newest Heinz achievement. Now it is / offered to you - already cooked, ready / to heat and serve. Wholesome, pure, / delicious - convenient. / H. J. Heinz Company / 57 can label reads: heat can in boiling water 15 minutes before opening [various artists marks, measurements, and notes within the mount margins]
Advertising Layout for Heinz Cooked Macaroni, circa 1920