Trade Card for Heinz & Noble, circa 1872
THF215298 / Trade Card for Heinz & Noble, circa 1872
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Artifact Overview
In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership to form Heinz & Noble. It began by exclusively selling horseradish and within a few years expanded to include pickles and condiments such as celery sauce and "catsups." Heinz & Noble advertised its products in a variety of methods, including trade cards -- a medium that gained momentum in the late 19th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1872
Subject Date
circa 1872
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Advertised products made by Heinz & Noble. Card lithographed by A. Hani & Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.41.2092
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 2.5 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.