Sample, Sales
Object number93.240.2750 a-g
Datec. 1910
MediumTin; Paint; Leather; Metal
Credit LineGift of H.J. Heinz Company
DescriptionMolded tin pickles of various sizes with embossed text, housed in leather case.Dimensions10.5 x 17 in. (26.7 x 43.2 cm)Marks"HEINZ" embossed in center of each pickle, as well a number denoting how many of the individual size would come in a standard barrel:
(b) 7500, (c) 5000, (d) 3600, (e) 2400, (f) 1800, (g) 1300 (the largest size).
Historical NotesUsed by salesman as samples. The number embossed on each pickle denotes how many of the individual size would come in a standard barrel.Label TextSalesman used items like this pickle sizer and profit scale to help the grocer generate the most profit from the Heinz products he purchased. The sizer illustrated the variety of Heinz pickles that could be purchased by the grocer. Because Heinz regulated the size of the pickles in barrels and jars they could tell grocers exactly how many pickles were in each and calculate accurately the profit. Heinz’s competitors packed in bulk and the grocer never knew what they had to sell until opening the container.
On View
On view
c.1910
1950-1960
