Heinz Pickle Pin, circa 1982

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Artifact Overview

The pickle charm was H.J. Heinz's most successful promotion and giveaway. The charm eventually evolved into a lapel pin, allowing customers to wear their souvenirs in public -- a simple, yet extremely effective marketing strategy. This pickle pin was a souvenir from the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee -- distributed by a large motorized ketchup bottle!

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

circa 1982

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made for H.J. Heniz Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.108.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 1.25 in
Length: 0.325 in

Inscriptions

On front: HEINZ On bottom: HONG KONG