Invoice from F. & J. Heinz, June 14, 1888

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Artifact Overview

After having to close his first business in 1875, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz persuaded family members to open a new business called F. & J. Heinz in 1876. H.J. Heinz ran the company behind the scenes while rebuilding his reputation. Within several years, the company flourished, opening branches across the Midwest. This invoice from 1888 shows several of the company's branches.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Invoice

Date Made

14 June 1888

Subject Date

14 June 1888

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1693.47

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Engraving (Printing process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.5 in