Advertising Illustration of the Heinz House, "Where We Began," circa 1916
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H.J. Heinz began his career in the manufactured food industry in 1869 by selling prepared horseradish out of his family home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. The house -- seen here -- was commonly referred to as the "Heinz House" or "The House Where We Began," and was often depicted in product literature and in advertisements. The Heinz House is now located in Greenfield Village.
H.J. Heinz began his career in the manufactured food industry in 1869 by selling prepared horseradish out of his family home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. The house -- seen here -- was commonly referred to as the "Heinz House" or "The House Where We Began," and was often depicted in product literature and in advertisements. The Heinz House is now located in Greenfield Village.
Artifact
Sketch
Date Made
circa 1916
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1700
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Mounting
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
various artists marks, notes, and measurements in margins. written on back: H. J. Heinz Co. / Color Sketch for / cover "Reception Book" / C.D.
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