"Heinz's Pickles" Parade Float, circa 1885
THF292355 / "Heinz's Pickles" Parade Float, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
After a disappointing setback with his first business, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz went to work for his brother and cousin at the F. & J. Heinz Company. A skilled salesman, H.J. Heinz helped promote the company's products. He was so successful that by 1888, H.J. Heinz had taken over the company, changing its name to the H.J. Heinz Company. This parade float advertises F. & J. Heinz Company pickles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1885
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.2227
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: 8 in (includes mount)
Width: 10 in (includes mount)
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