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- Henry J. Heinz - Henry J. Heinz ventured into his first business operation in 1869 selling prepared horseradish out of his family home. His flair for marketing and dedication to providing pure food products ensured his success and by the turn of the century the Heinz brand had become a household name. Here is a portrait of the man himself, H.J. Heinz, founder of the H.J. Heinz Company.
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Henry J. Heinz
Henry J. Heinz ventured into his first business operation in 1869 selling prepared horseradish out of his family home. His flair for marketing and dedication to providing pure food products ensured his success and by the turn of the century the Heinz brand had become a household name. Here is a portrait of the man himself, H.J. Heinz, founder of the H.J. Heinz Company.
- Bookplate of Henry J. Heinz, 1880-1919 - Bookplates show ownership, but they can also tell us more. Often pasted on the inside of a book's front cover or endpaper, these printed labels contain the owner's name and sometimes the words "ex-libris" (Latin for "from the library of"). Coats of arms, crests, other decorative images, poems, mottoes, and even font type provide insight into the beliefs, passions, and interests of the book's owner.
- 1910-1919
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Bookplate of Henry J. Heinz, 1880-1919
Bookplates show ownership, but they can also tell us more. Often pasted on the inside of a book's front cover or endpaper, these printed labels contain the owner's name and sometimes the words "ex-libris" (Latin for "from the library of"). Coats of arms, crests, other decorative images, poems, mottoes, and even font type provide insight into the beliefs, passions, and interests of the book's owner.
- Portrait of Henry J. Heinz II, March 1969 - 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.
- March 01, 1969
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Portrait of Henry J. Heinz II, March 1969
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.
- Design of a Memorial for H. J. Heinz, circa 1919 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- 11 October 1844 - 14 May 1919
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Design of a Memorial for H. J. Heinz, circa 1919
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- Address to Mr. Henry J. Heinz on the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of H. J. Heinz Company, 1909 - H.J. Heinz was beloved by his business colleagues and employees. This address was made to Heinz during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the H.J. Heinz Company. The address praises Heinz for his character, determination, and success, and mentions the presentation of a commemorative cup with the hope that it would become a family heirloom and reminder of the occasion.
- 1909
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Address to Mr. Henry J. Heinz on the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of H. J. Heinz Company, 1909
H.J. Heinz was beloved by his business colleagues and employees. This address was made to Heinz during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the H.J. Heinz Company. The address praises Heinz for his character, determination, and success, and mentions the presentation of a commemorative cup with the hope that it would become a family heirloom and reminder of the occasion.
- The Story of the Sunday School Life of Henry J. Heinz - H.J. Heinz was not only passionate about providing pure food to his customers, but also about instilling Christian values and education amongst the youth. Heinz was a leader in the Sunday School Movement serving on committees for local, state, national, and even international Sunday School Associations. This pamphlet provides a history of Heinz's involvement with the movement.
- 1920
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The Story of the Sunday School Life of Henry J. Heinz
H.J. Heinz was not only passionate about providing pure food to his customers, but also about instilling Christian values and education amongst the youth. Heinz was a leader in the Sunday School Movement serving on committees for local, state, national, and even international Sunday School Associations. This pamphlet provides a history of Heinz's involvement with the movement.
- Heinz House at the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it served as a company museum for many years. This photograph features the Heinz House nestled within the Heinz plant in Pittsburgh.
- 1904-1953
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Heinz House at the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it served as a company museum for many years. This photograph features the Heinz House nestled within the Heinz plant in Pittsburgh.
- Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952 - Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
- circa 1952
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Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
- Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952 - Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
- circa 1952
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Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
- Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952 - Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
- circa 1952
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Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.