Preparing Harvested Tomatoes for Shipping, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1910
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Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing high-quality products began with growing the best ingredients. He managed every aspect of the process. This photograph shows laborers sorting damaged fruit into barrels and packing higher quality tomatoes into baskets for shipment. This ensured the best ingredients for his line of picked foods, preserves, and condiments.
Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing high-quality products began with growing the best ingredients. He managed every aspect of the process. This photograph shows laborers sorting damaged fruit into barrels and packing higher quality tomatoes into baskets for shipment. This ensured the best ingredients for his line of picked foods, preserves, and condiments.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1910
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.321
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.75 in
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