Plowing for Horseradish, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1905
THF291594 / Plowing for Horseradish, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
While most people recognize the H. J. Heinz Company for its ketchup, its first product was actually horseradish -- sold out of H. J. Heinz's family home in 1869. Though the product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, horseradish remained a mainstay for many years. In this photograph, the field is being plowed and prepared for the years' horseradish crop.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.350
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 9.875 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
Plowing for Horse Radish
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