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

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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