Apple Orchard in Blossom, circa 1925

THF292158 / Apple Orchard in Blossom, circa 1925
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Artifact Overview

Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing high-quality products began with growing the best ingredients. He managed every aspect of the process from seed selection to harvest to ensure that only the best ingredients became Heinz pickled foods, preserves, and condiments. This photograph shows an apple orchard where apples for Heinz products were grown.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1925

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.870

Credit

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

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 17 in
Width: 20 in

Inscriptions

written on front mat: An Apple Orchard in Blossom
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