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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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)
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