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- Invoice from F. & J. Heinz Company, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, 1870-1879 - After having to close his first business in 1875, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz persuaded family members to open a new business called F. & J. Heinz in 1876. H.J. Heinz ran the company behind the scenes while rebuilding his reputation. This invoice from 1877 shows the company's stamps for the Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand and the "Branch Factory and Vegetable Gardens" in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
- 1870-1879
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Invoice from F. & J. Heinz Company, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, 1870-1879
After having to close his first business in 1875, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz persuaded family members to open a new business called F. & J. Heinz in 1876. H.J. Heinz ran the company behind the scenes while rebuilding his reputation. This invoice from 1877 shows the company's stamps for the Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand and the "Branch Factory and Vegetable Gardens" in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Heinz "Pickled Products" Salesman Kit, circa 1918 - With many varieties of pickles and condiments that the company sold, a Heinz salesperson relied on a kit with fold-out cards to present the products to potential customers. Whether selling to store owners or peddling to residents in their homes, the kit allowed salespeople to show a variety of products without physically carrying them.
- circa 1918
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Heinz "Pickled Products" Salesman Kit, circa 1918
With many varieties of pickles and condiments that the company sold, a Heinz salesperson relied on a kit with fold-out cards to present the products to potential customers. Whether selling to store owners or peddling to residents in their homes, the kit allowed salespeople to show a variety of products without physically carrying them.
- Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880 - Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.
- 1840-1880
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Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880
Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.
- Heinz Master Pickle Picker Pin, 1965-1970 - 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 golden pickle pin giveaway was possibly created to commemorate the company's centennial in 1969.
- 1965-1970
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Heinz Master Pickle Picker Pin, 1965-1970
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 golden pickle pin giveaway was possibly created to commemorate the company's centennial in 1969.
- Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880 - Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.
- 1840-1880
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Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880
Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.
- Invoice from Heinz, Noble & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 12, 1874 - H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership in 1869 to form Heinz & Noble. Within several years the company gained a reputation for selling high-quality pickled foods and condiments. Operations expanded, leading to a name change in 1872. This invoice from 1874 for Heinz, Noble & Co. shows its "Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand logo.
- November 12, 1874
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Invoice from Heinz, Noble & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 12, 1874
H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership in 1869 to form Heinz & Noble. Within several years the company gained a reputation for selling high-quality pickled foods and condiments. Operations expanded, leading to a name change in 1872. This invoice from 1874 for Heinz, Noble & Co. shows its "Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand logo.
- Vinegar Tank Car, H. J. Heinz Company - The famous "57 Varieties" of the H.J. Heinz Company included several kinds of vinegar -- Malt, White, and Cider being the most popular. In order to transport its vinegar more efficiently, the H.J. Heinz Company owned and operated a line of railroad cars designed specifically for shipping vinegar in bulk, which allowed the company to transport about 10,000 gallons of vinegar per carload.
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Vinegar Tank Car, H. J. Heinz Company
The famous "57 Varieties" of the H.J. Heinz Company included several kinds of vinegar -- Malt, White, and Cider being the most popular. In order to transport its vinegar more efficiently, the H.J. Heinz Company owned and operated a line of railroad cars designed specifically for shipping vinegar in bulk, which allowed the company to transport about 10,000 gallons of vinegar per carload.
- Heinz Pickle Pin "Heinz Strained Foods," 1939-1940 - The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, 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. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms of other products, like the Heinz Strained Foods can seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.
- 1939-1940
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Heinz Pickle Pin "Heinz Strained Foods," 1939-1940
The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, 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. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms of other products, like the Heinz Strained Foods can seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.
- Heinz Pickle Pin, circa 1982 - 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!
- circa 1982
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Heinz Pickle Pin, circa 1982
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!
- Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880 - Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.
- 1840-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Pickle Bottle, 1840-1880
Americans in the mid-to-late 19th century purchased a variety of pickled and preserved foods in inexpensive, commercially made glass containers. Though cheap, some of these utilitarian bottles were distinctive in their decorations. This gothic-inspired bottle with its pointed arches and trefoils appealed to the tastes of many 19th-century middle class Americans and was found sitting on pantry and cupboard shelves, or atop kitchen tables.