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Workers Processing Harvested Tomatoes, circa 1910

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Artifact Overview

Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz recognized that producing the highest quality products began with where the ingredients were grown and how they were harvested. He took great care in managing every aspect of the process to ensure the best ingredients for his line of pickled foods, preserves, and condiments. This photograph shows one step in the tomato harvesting process.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1910

Creator Notes

The photographer is unidentified.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.2207

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.5 in