Design of a Memorial for H. J. Heinz, circa 1919
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Artifact Overview
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Calligraphy (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1919
Subject Date
11 October 1844 - 14 May 1919
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1797
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Illustration board
Ink
Pencil (Marking material)
Technique
Drawing techniques
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 20.125 in
Width: 16 in
Inscriptions
written on front:
HENRY J. HEINZ/ FOUNDER & PRESIDENT H. J. HEINZ COMPANY PITTSBURGH/ BORN OCTOBER ELEVENTH 1844/ DIED MAY FOURTEENTH 1919/ 1919 PITTSBURGH.
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