Portrait of Henry J. Heinz II, March 1969
THF236950 / Portrait of Henry J. Heinz II, March 1969
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Artifact Overview
H.J. Heinz began his first business in the manufactured food industry in 1869. His company soon became the H.J. Heinz Company, now one of the most recognizable names in the food industry today. This portrait shows Henry J. Heinz II (grandson of H.J. Heinz) who worked for the company and eventually became CEO.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
March 1969
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photographed by Yousuf Karsh of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.617
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.00 in
Width: 8.125 in
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