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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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.
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