Illustration for Heinz Product Advertising, circa 1920
THF117105 / Illustration for Heinz Product Advertising, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Henry J. Heinz began selling prepared horseradish to nearby grocery stores in 1869, and quickly expanded his product line to include a variety of foods and condiments. Heinz soon established his brand nationwide through superior, consistent products and distinctive packaging. The keystone label, green "Heinz" pickle, and "57 Varieties" slogan endured as H.J. Heinz Company hallmarks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Watercolor (Painting)
Date Made
circa 1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for H. J. Heinz Company.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1738
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Color
Multicolored
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 4.625 in
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In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble, which sold pickled foods and condiments until going out of business in 1875. In 1876, Heinz persuaded family members to begin a new company -- F. & J. Heinz -- with H.J. Heinz running the company behind the scenes until he could rebuild his reputation and take over the company.