H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, circa 1910

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1910

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1020

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Dimensions

Height: 8 in (including mat)
Width: 10 in (including mat)

Inscriptions

written on back: Picnic / [?] / trim tap in bat [?] / John R. [?] stamp on back: The 57 News