Visitor Reception Room at Main Plant, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
H.J. Heinz was the first in the industry to open his factory for public tours. Thousands of people each year came to see the pristine kitchens, witness the manufacturing of their favorite products, and taste freshly made samples of some of the "57 Varieties." Before touring the factory, visitors gathered in this reception room.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.347
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
Visitor Reception Room
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