H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, circa 1907
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The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, self-improvement classes, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. An additional recreational activity included the company baseball team, comprised of its employees.
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, self-improvement classes, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. An additional recreational activity included the company baseball team, comprised of its employees.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1907
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1149
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in (including mount)
Width: 15 in (including mount)
Inscriptions
written on front [nine names of players written in cursive]: D or O. E. Smith [?], [?] Braun [?], [?.?] McLean, W. H. Newton, A. [?] Malcolmson[?] / J.H. Rohan, Fred L. Troth[?], H. H. Mc[?]uiston, R. A. Logan. written on back: About 1907-1908
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