Heinz Employees outside Cooking School, H. J. Heinz Company, July 1902
THF292084 / Heinz Employees outside Cooking School, H. J. Heinz Company, July 1902
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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, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, sewing, and cooking (seen here).
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
July 1902
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.813
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
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in (including mat)
Width: 10 in (including mat)
Inscriptions
written on front:
Cooking School July 1902
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