The House of Heinz, circa 1929

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Artifact Overview

The H.J. Heinz Company was founded from humble beginnings in 1869. By the turn of the century it had become a well-known manufacturer of processed food. Its rapid success resulted in the expansion of its operations at home and abroad. This booklet from 1929 provides an overview of the many branch factories and buildings operated by the company, referred to as "The House of Heinz."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Subject Date

circa 1929

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1856

Credit

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

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 8.5 in

The House of Heinz, circa 1929