Heinz Tomato Ketchup Bottle, circa 1903

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Artifact Overview

In the late 19th century, when many foods were still sold in bulk, H.J. Heinz developed a strong name-brand image and individual packages for his products. This, along with aggressive advertising, kept the company name and trademark in the public eye. Heinz's clear glass bottles were appealing to look at and allowed customers to see the quality of the product.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bottle

Date Made

circa 1903

Place of Creation

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

53.41.181

Credit

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

Material

Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Diameter: 2.25 in
Weight: 10.1 oz

Inscriptions

on paper label: ESTABLISHED 1869 / TRADE MARK / HEINZ / TOMATO / KETCHUP/ A 6 / [...]
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