Centennial Post Cards 1869-1969, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Artifact Overview

To commemorate its 100th anniversary, the H.J. Heinz Company produced this set of post cards. The colorful cards feature various scenes, including the Heinz main factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the Heinz Ocean Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Heinz employees crushing strawberries for preserves on Strawberry Day; the Visitors Sampling Room and the Preserving Department; and employees bottling pickles.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

1969

Subject Date

1869-1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.0.68.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Card stock
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Folding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.875 in (Envelope)
Width: 6.25 in (Envelope)
Height: 3.375 in (Postcard)
Width: 5.5 in (Postcard)