Jar, Condiment
Object number2016.7.4
Manufacturer
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass/Ketchup/Metal/Paper/Ink/Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Mark Matthews
DescriptionHeinz ketchup room service jar. Squat colorless glass jar full of ketchup. Gold-tone metal cap with black text on top. Paper adhesive label around body with maker's marks, ingredient list, and product information. Underside has raised text maker's marks.Dimensions2.75 x 2.125 in. (7 x 5.4 cm)MarksPaper adhesive label around body with printed text:
On two sides "HEINZ / EST'D 1869 / TOMATO / KETCHUP / NET WT 3 3/4 OZ-106 GRAMS";
and on other side "ROOM SERVICE USE ONLY / INGREDIENTS... / MFD. IN U.S.A. BY / H.J. Heinz Co. HEINZ / GENERAL OFFICE / PITTSBURGH, PA., 15212".
Underside has raised text "B" inside a circle at center and "40" offcenter.
Gold-tone metal cap with black text on top "SAFETY BUTTON / POPS UP WHEN / ORIGINAL SEAL IS BROKEN".
Historical NotesHeinz "room service use only" ketchup jar made for a short time from bottles similar to the baby food jars, discontinued since the wide mouth caused the ketchup to brown faster.
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H. J. Heinz Company
H. J. Heinz Company
