Commemorative
Object number2016.109.1
Date1930-1939
MediumPlastic(?); Paint; Felt
Credit LineGift of Stanley M. Kacwmorski
DescriptionBust made of unknown material, possibly plastic that is painted. Figure has red tomato head and is wearing a monacle over his proper left eye. Figure wears a black top hat and tuxedo with white collared shirt. Base is square and has white company name on front and the white number "57" circled on the other three sides.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.375 × 2.875 × 3.625 in. (13.7 × 7.3 × 9.2 cm)InscriptionsBase has white raised text on front "HEINZ" and the white number "57" circled on the other three sides.
Historical NotesThe Aristocratic Tomato, first used in the 1930s, was again used by the company in the 1960s, this commemorative/decorative piece would seem to date from the earlier period. As a leader, along with Ed Lehew, of the Heinz Historians Club, donor Stan Kacwmorski procured many historic items and documents pertaining to the History of the Heinz Company.
Related institution
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
Related institution
Heinz Historians Club
Collector
Stanley M. Kacwmorski
Subjects
On View
Not on view
Edwin Garnet Riley
