Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, St. Louis, Missouri, May 7, 1874
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Artifact Overview
H.J. Heinz's first business began in 1869 selling horseradish. By 1872 the company was known as Heinz, Noble & Company. This promissory note promised the bearer the stated sum, likely given to employees when the company couldn't pay them. By the end of 1875, the company was bankrupt, but Heinz rebuilt his reputation with a new company, F. & J. Heinz, later, the H.J. Heinz Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Promissory note
Subject Date
07 May 1874
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1693.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Colored ink
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printmaking
Stamping (Forming)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
written on document:
Office of / Heinz, Noble & Co., / Proprietors of the / Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works, / No. 7 710 North Commercial Street, / St. Louis, May 7 1874 / Please Collect the enclosed drafts, / and remit proceeds to us when paid, using your own judgement as / to holding a few days if not met promptly. / No Protest. / Very Respectfully Yours, / Heinz, Noble & Co.
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