Horses Pulling the H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908

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Artifact Overview

In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

27 September 1908 - 03 October 1908

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1226.2

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 17.5 in (includes mount)
Width: 13.5 in (includes mount)