H. J. Heinz Company "London Travelers" at a Convention, Grand Central Hotel, London, England, August 1906

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Artifact Overview

To promote his products to grocery stores and individual households, H.J. Heinz employed salespeople, referred to as "Travelers." Travelers were trained in product knowledge and attended conventions to learn new sales techniques. They also designed and built point-of-sale displays in grocery stores and set up demonstration tables for sampling the products. The men in this photograph are Travelers from London, England.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

August 1906

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.716

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: 14 in (including mount)
Width: 16 in (including mount)

Inscriptions

on front: London Travelers in Convention at Grand Central Hotel. London, August. 1906. written on back: London Travelers in Convention at Grand Central Hotel London, Eng. Aug 1906 stamp on back reads: Alfred Ellis & Walery / From 20 Upper Baker St. From 164 Regent St. / Photographers / 51 Baker Street / London W / established 1884 / Day and Electric Light Studios / All negatives carefully preserved. Additional copies / enlargements etc. can be supplies. Please quote.