Shipping Tomatoes by Boat, H. J. Heinz Company, Salem, New Jersey, circa 1910
Add to SetSummary
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 1910
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.283
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
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.625 in
Width: 9.5625 in
Inscriptions
written on back: The Heinz Tomato Industry / Receiving Tomatoes by / Sailing Vessels - / Salem, N.J.
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
