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- Label, "Heinz, Noble & Company Brand Sauce Product," circa 1875 - In 1869, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz entered the processed food business with L.C. Noble selling products under the Anchor Brand. Horseradish was their first product, quickly followed by celery sauce and pickled cucumbers (pickles today) among other pickled foods and condiments. In 1872, L.C. Noble's brother joined the partnership and the company's name officially became Heinz, Noble & Co. until it went bankrupt in 1875.
- circa 1875
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Label, "Heinz, Noble & Company Brand Sauce Product," circa 1875
In 1869, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz entered the processed food business with L.C. Noble selling products under the Anchor Brand. Horseradish was their first product, quickly followed by celery sauce and pickled cucumbers (pickles today) among other pickled foods and condiments. In 1872, L.C. Noble's brother joined the partnership and the company's name officially became Heinz, Noble & Co. until it went bankrupt in 1875.
- Product Label for Tomato Catsup by Heinz, Noble & Co., 1872-1873 - Henry J. Heinz introduced tomato ketchup as one of his first bottled condiments in the 1870s. To ensure his success among competing ketchup manufacturers, Heinz employed innovative product packaging. Eye-catching labels attracted customers, and clear glass bottles revealed a high-quality product. By about 1905, the H.J. Heinz Company had become the largest ketchup producer in the nation.
- 1872-1873
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Product Label for Tomato Catsup by Heinz, Noble & Co., 1872-1873
Henry J. Heinz introduced tomato ketchup as one of his first bottled condiments in the 1870s. To ensure his success among competing ketchup manufacturers, Heinz employed innovative product packaging. Eye-catching labels attracted customers, and clear glass bottles revealed a high-quality product. By about 1905, the H.J. Heinz Company had become the largest ketchup producer in the nation.
- One Dollar Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, Woodstock, Illinois, Issued October 1, 1875 - H.J. Heinz's first business began in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872, the company was known as Heinz, Noble, & Company. This promissory note from the company promised the bearer the stated sum. The company was bankrupt by the end of 1875, but Heinz built back his reputation with an new company, F. & J. Heinz, which would later become the H.J. Heinz Company.
- October 01, 1875
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One Dollar Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, Woodstock, Illinois, Issued October 1, 1875
H.J. Heinz's first business began in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872, the company was known as Heinz, Noble, & Company. This promissory note from the company promised the bearer the stated sum. The company was bankrupt by the end of 1875, but Heinz built back his reputation with an new company, F. & J. Heinz, which would later become the H.J. Heinz Company.
- Twenty Dollar Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, Woodstock, Illinois, Issued October 1, 1875 - H.J. Heinz's first business began in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872, the company was known as Heinz, Noble, & Company. This promissory note from the company promised the bearer the stated sum. The company was bankrupt by the end of 1875, but Heinz built back his reputation with an new company, F. & J. Heinz, which would later become the H.J. Heinz Company.
- October 01, 1875
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Twenty Dollar Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, Woodstock, Illinois, Issued October 1, 1875
H.J. Heinz's first business began in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872, the company was known as Heinz, Noble, & Company. This promissory note from the company promised the bearer the stated sum. The company was bankrupt by the end of 1875, but Heinz built back his reputation with an new company, F. & J. Heinz, which would later become the H.J. Heinz Company.
- 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.
- Trade Card for Anchor Pickle & Vinegar Works, Heinz, Noble & Co., circa 1872 - In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership as Heinz & Noble. It began by exclusively selling horseradish and within a few years had expanded its product line to include pickles and condiments, selling these products under the "Anchor Pickle & Vinegar Works" brand. In 1872, the company became Heinz, Noble & Co., and remained in business until 1875.
- circa 1872
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Trade Card for Anchor Pickle & Vinegar Works, Heinz, Noble & Co., circa 1872
In 1869, H.J. Heinz entered his first business partnership as Heinz & Noble. It began by exclusively selling horseradish and within a few years had expanded its product line to include pickles and condiments, selling these products under the "Anchor Pickle & Vinegar Works" brand. In 1872, the company became Heinz, Noble & Co., and remained in business until 1875.
- Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, St. Louis, Missouri, May 7, 1874 - 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.
- May 07, 1874
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Promissory Note from Heinz, Noble & Company, St. Louis, Missouri, May 7, 1874
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.
- Blank Check from Heinz, Noble & Company, St. Louis, Missouri, May 7, 1874 - H.J. Heinz entered his first partnership in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872 the company, now offering a variety of pickled foods and condiments, was known as Heinz, Noble & Company. This blank check features the bright red anchor that came to symbolize the "Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand of products sold by the company.
- May 07, 1874
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Blank Check from Heinz, Noble & Company, St. Louis, Missouri, May 7, 1874
H.J. Heinz entered his first partnership in 1869 exclusively selling horseradish. By 1872 the company, now offering a variety of pickled foods and condiments, was known as Heinz, Noble & Company. This blank check features the bright red anchor that came to symbolize the "Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works" brand of products sold by the company.