H. J. Heinz Company Employee Sewing Class, 1904
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Artifact Overview
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, cooking, and sewing (seen here).
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1904
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.447.34
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Heinz U.S.A.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
#1904036 / Sewing class / 1904 / 1857 / Heinz
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