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Bottle, Condiment

Object number2016.7.2

Retailer H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

Manufacturer Monsanto

Date1968

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPlastic/Worcestershire Sauce/Paper/Ink/Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Mark Matthews

DescriptionPlastic Heinz Worcestershire bottle. Brown plastic bottle full of worcestershire sauce. Bottle has rectangular lower section with long tapering neck and twist cap. Cap has vertical ribs around sides and nipple at top center for condiment dispersal. Rectangular orange adhesive label on front and back of lower section.Dimensions7.188 x 2.563 x 1.313 in. (18.3 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront of lablel: THE ORIGINAL/HEINZ WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE/5 OZ.

MarksRectangular orange adhesive label on front has printed black text "THE ORIGINAL / HEINZ / WORCESTERSHIRE / SAUCE / 5 FL. OZ."

Rectangular orange adhesive label on back has printed black text "SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING / HEINZ 57 / WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE / This attractive new container is / unbreakable and has built-in / convenience. / To use, do not remove cap. Sim- / ply twist the cap to open; twist / again to close. Tilt to measure / by drops; squeeze gently to pour. / Made from...[list of ingredients] / MFD. IN U.S.A. BY H. J. HEINZ CO., GEN OFF., PITTSBURGH, PA. 15212"; diagram of the top of the bottle on the right side of the label with opening instructions.

Underside has black stamped text "22550"(?) and raised maker's mark "M / Monsanto / 6".
Historical NotesHeinz Worcestershire plastic bottle, the first Heinz product to be packaged in a plastic container. This 1968 polyethylene bottle was designed by Henry Saenz, Heinz's manager of packaging design at that time. The decision to move into plastics was driven by the packing department's efforts to keep the product line fresh and economical. Plastics also had the advantage of being non-breakable. Heinz was moving away from the keystone label shape at this time which this product also demonstrates.

Related person Henry Saenz

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