Piece, Display
Object number2016.7.1
Manufacturer
Think Big!
Datec. 1987
OriginNew York, NY
MediumGlass/Paint/Metal/Paper/Ink/Adhesive/Adhesive tape
Credit LineGift of Mark Matthews
DescriptionOversize Heinz Ketchup display bottle. Glass bottle painted red on interior. White metal cap on top is taped to the bottle with clear adhesive tape. Paper label adhered around neck of bottle. Four raised "57" around belly. Keystone Heinz label adhered at front bottom of bottle. Underside has text around perimeter.Dimensions20.625 x 6 x 6.125 in. (52.4 x 15.2 x 15.6 cm)MarksPaper label adhered around neck of bottle has printed text:
At front "MFD. IN. U.S.A. BY / H. J. Heinz Co. / PITTSBURGH. PA. 15212 / Heinz";
At proper left is listed ingredients;
At back is "HEINZ" in vertical arrangement;
and at proper right is "America's / Best-Selling / Ketchup / another giant object from Think Big! NYC".
Four raised "57" around belly.
Keystone Heinz label adhered at front bottom of bottle with printed text "HEINZ / EST'D 1869 / TOMATO KETCHUP / NET WT 14 OZ - 397 GRAMS / HEINZ [inside a pickle] U / 57 VARIETIES / CK-257-A-2-87".
Underside has text around perimeter "HJ HEINZ CO OWNERS OF TRADEMARKS ⌐ 1987".
Historical NotesOne large display ketchup bottle from c. 1987 that would have been used in store displays or for promotional use.
Related institution
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
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H. J. Heinz Company
