Display Used by the H. J. Heinz Company, Production of a Can of Heinz Baked Beans, circa 1920
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H.J. Heinz took pride in producing superior products. To prove that he had "nothing to hide" in his manufactured food products, Heinz invited visitors to tour his factory in Pittsburgh. One stop along the tour was to the on-site Heinz company museum. This display board, created and displayed at the original museum, showcases the history of one of their most popular items -- baked beans.
H.J. Heinz took pride in producing superior products. To prove that he had "nothing to hide" in his manufactured food products, Heinz invited visitors to tour his factory in Pittsburgh. One stop along the tour was to the on-site Heinz company museum. This display board, created and displayed at the original museum, showcases the history of one of their most popular items -- baked beans.
Artifact
Display board
Date Made
circa 1920
Creators
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Heinz House
Object ID
53.41.764
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 40.5 in
Width: 16.625 in
Length: 1.25 in
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