Firkin
Object number93.240.3125
Manufacturer
F. & J. Heinz Company
(1876 - 1888)
Datec. 1880
MediumWood; Paper; Wire
Credit LineGift of H.J. Heinz Company
DescriptionWooden firkin with colorful label, and lid.Dimensions9.75 x 31.3749 in. (24.8 x 79.7 cm)MarksText printed on label: "HEINZ'S / SPICED / GIRKINS".
In circle in proper right side of label is “F & J HEINZ / KEYSTONE / PICKLE & / VINEGAR / WORKS / CHALLENGE COMPETITION / PITTSBURGH, PA.” On either side of label, is black text that reads “TRADE” on left side and “MARK” on right side. Black text along bottom of label reads: “NATIONAL BUREAU ENGRAVING PHILADELPHIA.”
Historical NotesHeinz's Spiced Girkins firkin
Subjects
On View
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F. & J. Heinz Company
c. 1885
H. J. Heinz Company
