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Bottle, Condiment

Object number2018.126.14 a,b

Retailer H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumGlass; Paper; Adhesive; Ink; Plastic

Credit LineGift of The Kraft Heinz Company

DescriptionColorless glass steak sauce bottle and black plastic cap. Bottle has an oval base with an oval shaped body that has a sloped shoulder and a cylindrical neck with an open, circular mouth. There are raised grooves and a black, plastic band around the mouth. Front of the body has a gold-colored label with retailer text, and back has a black label with retailer text. A second black label with retailer text around the neck; center of the label has a portrait of H. J. Heinz with text around it. Bottom of bottle has raised manufacturing information and a textured foot. Black ink number stamped on front of bottle along the bottom. Bottle is ten ounces and empty. Black, plastic twist off cap with a smooth top and ridged sides. Inside of cap has raised grooves. Top of cap has a stamped, black ink manufacturing number.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b): 7.938 x 2.75 x 1.75 in. (20.2 x 7 x 4.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 7.875 x 2.75 x 1.75 in. (20 x 7 x 4.4 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 0.438 x 1.188 in. (1.1 x 3 cm)
Marks(a)
Gold front label with retailer text: "[black text] HEINZ / [tan plaque-like image with black text] ESTABLISHED 1869 / [red text] 57 / [tan plaque-like image with black text] STEAK SAUCE / [Kosher symbol] / [black ink] Now With More / Herbs & Spices / NET WT 10 OZ (284g)".

Black back label with retailer text: "[recipe suggestions] / [phone number / [ingredients] / [barcode] / [white text] MFD. IN U.S.A. BY / H.J. Heinz Co. / GENERAL OFFICE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 / [red Heinz logo] / [nutrition facts] / [white text] MW-543-C-9-97".

Black label around neck with retailer information: "[gold-colored text around portrait] SUCCESS COMES FROM DOING COMMON THINGS UNCOMMONLY WELL. / [black text] H.J.HEINZ / [gold-colored text split in half on either side of portrait] Heinz 57 Steak Sauce / has been an American / favorite since 1911. / A secret blend of herbs / and spices creates a / uniquely rich flavor / unequaled by any / other steak sauce."

Raised manufacturing information on bottom of bottle: "88 /14".

Black ink stamped number along bottom of front side: "03 231 8 15[illegible]".

(b)
Black ink stamped number on top of cap: "M26289".

Raised manufacturing numbers on underside of cap: "I676 / 620H".
Historical NotesHeinz 57 Steak Sauce, 10 oz. glass bottle. Part of a collection of items from the Heinz Company.

Related person Henry John Heinz (1844 - 1919)

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