Tomatoes Coming into the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1920
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Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing the highest quality products began with where the ingredients were grown and how they were harvested. He took great care in managing every aspect of the process to ensure the best ingredients for his line of pickled foods, preserves, and condiments. This photograph shows one step in the tomato harvesting process.
Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing the highest quality products began with where the ingredients were grown and how they were harvested. He took great care in managing every aspect of the process to ensure the best ingredients for his line of pickled foods, preserves, and condiments. This photograph shows one step in the tomato harvesting process.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1920
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.322
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5625 in
Width: 9.625 in
Inscriptions
written on back: The Heinz Tomato Industry / Tomatoes Coming into factory / Through Mailing Machine
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