Streetcar Advertising Poster for Heinz Cooked Macaroni, circa 1925
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Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to market his "57 Varieties" -- a catchy slogan he created despite offering a line of more than 60 packaged food products. A prolific promoter, Heinz aimed to reach consumers in stores, at home, and everywhere in-between. This colorful poster advertised Heinz Cooked Macaroni to passengers riding in a streetcar.
Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to market his "57 Varieties" -- a catchy slogan he created despite offering a line of more than 60 packaged food products. A prolific promoter, Heinz aimed to reach consumers in stores, at home, and everywhere in-between. This colorful poster advertised Heinz Cooked Macaroni to passengers riding in a streetcar.
Artifact
Poster
Subject Date
circa 1925
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.2139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Colored ink
Paint (Coating)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
advertisement reads: Heinz / 57/ Cooked / Macaroni / with Cheese and / Mushroom Sauce / Ready to Serve.
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