Numbers for Taxes and Sauce
A look at how numbers shape branding and names from IRS digitization to historic brands like A1 Sauce and 4711 eau de cologne. The piece traces numeric names in products from 7-Up to Vat 69 and notes how institutions push customers into numeric categories.
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Heinz
IRS
At&t
Mr. Brand
Britain
King George TV
Collogne
Mulhens
Aurora
Til
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Berry's
Pat
Rockefeller Center
Sam Dawson
AP Busines
New York
Internal Revenue Service
New York State
Paint and Wallpaper CO
Kroger
Sistime
Kwiek Krisp Bae
California
Ilot
Ehottle
Wisconsin
Econ. Pack
Hell
Hunter
Krey
Braunschweiger
U.S. Choice
Tendeeray
U.S
Tenderay Brand
Chuck
Delmonico Steak
Tenderay
Avondale and
Green Giant Canned Food Sale
Avondale Peas
Avondale Tomatoes
Avondale
Caunon
Kroger—Golden Leaf
Poon le AO Ona
AAA
Nyluable
Copan
New Orleans
Vienna
Sies Rinck
Caupen
Maxwell House
Fanny
Extra Fancey
A.—Red Delicious Apples
Perletta