Commemorative Book for H. J. Heinz, 1844-1919

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Artifact Overview

H.J. Heinz was not only a successful entrepreneur in the manufactured food industry but was also respected among his employees and a beloved member of society. Upon his death in 1919, the H.J. Heinz Company published this booklet commemorating his life through reflections on his boyhood, family, religion, and business ethics, among other things. Also included are editorials from various newspapers announcing his death.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Subject Date

1919

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1858.1

Credit

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

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 7 in

Commemorative Book for H. J. Heinz, 1844-1919