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- H. J. Heinz Company, Pickle Tank Car, circa 1912 - Before the Heinz name was synonymous with ketchup, the H.J. Heinz Company was famous for its pickles. In order to transport its pickles more efficiently from salting houses to factories, the H.J. Heinz Company invented and patented its special pickle tank car. Shipping pickles in this method, as opposed to barrels, ensured that the pickles arrived in better condition and provided additional advertising opportunities.
- circa 1912
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Company, Pickle Tank Car, circa 1912
Before the Heinz name was synonymous with ketchup, the H.J. Heinz Company was famous for its pickles. In order to transport its pickles more efficiently from salting houses to factories, the H.J. Heinz Company invented and patented its special pickle tank car. Shipping pickles in this method, as opposed to barrels, ensured that the pickles arrived in better condition and provided additional advertising opportunities.