Can, Food Storage
Object number2016.109.5
Manufacturer
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
OriginHayes, England
MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Adhesive; Curry powder
Credit LineGift of Stanley M. Kacwmorski
DescriptionCylindrical metal can with pop-off circular metal lid. Paper label adhered around side of can has yellow background with red, blue, and gold accents. Front of label has blue keystone shape with brand name inside, below is additional text about maker and product. Sides and reverse of label has text about maker and product. Lid has handwritten text on top. Can contents intact.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 2.5 × 2.438 in. (6.4 × 6.2 cm)MarksFront of label has blue keystone shape with text inside "HEINZ / 57" and text below "CURRY POWDER / EST'D 57 1869 / VARIETIES / PACKED IN ENGLAND / H.J. HEINZ CO. LTD. / HAYES PARK, HAYES, MIDDX."
Proper left side of label has black text "GUARANTEE: / ..."
Reverse side of label has text including "HEINZ / CURRY POWDER / NET WEIGHT 3 OZ. OR 85 g / PREPARED FROM / CHOICE INDIAN / AND OTHER / ORIENTAL / SPICES / 57 / REPLACE LID / FIRMLY AND / STORE IN A / COOL DRY / PLACE / A SMALL QUANTITY IN MEAT STEWS, WITH FISH OR VEGETABLES / MAKES A DELIGHTFULLY APPETISING MEAL. / USE FOR CURRIED CHICKEN, SHELLFISH, EGGS, RABBIT & RISSOLES. / A BORDER OF BOILED RICE IMPROVES CURRY DISHES."
Proper right side of label has black text "SOME / OF THE / 57 / VARIETIES / ..."
Lid has handwritten text on top "r2609 / H" [text is difficult to decipher].
Historical NotesThis Heinz Curry Powder can was made in England and represents the company’s long history of production in the British Isles. 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
Heinz Historians Club
Collector
Stanley M. Kacwmorski
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