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- Label, "Heinz & Noble Brand English Chow Chow," 1869-1872 - In 1869, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz entered the processed food business with L.C. Noble to form Heinz & Noble. Horseradish was their first product, quickly followed by celery sauce and pickled cucumbers (pickles today). The company's product line continued to expand to include other varieties of pickled foods and condiments, like English Chow Chow.
- 1869-1872
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Label, "Heinz & Noble Brand English Chow Chow," 1869-1872
In 1869, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz entered the processed food business with L.C. Noble to form Heinz & Noble. Horseradish was their first product, quickly followed by celery sauce and pickled cucumbers (pickles today). The company's product line continued to expand to include other varieties of pickled foods and condiments, like English Chow Chow.
- Lithograph, "San Mateo Ferry, Bolivia," circa 1855 -
- circa 1855
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Lithograph, "San Mateo Ferry, Bolivia," circa 1855
- Lithograph, "Cervus Virginianus, Pennant. Common American Deer, Fawn," 1845 -
- 1845
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Lithograph, "Cervus Virginianus, Pennant. Common American Deer, Fawn," 1845
- A.J. Nellis & Co. Hay Grapple, 1870-1880 -
- 1870-1880
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A.J. Nellis & Co. Hay Grapple, 1870-1880
- Knoblock Pyramid Toaster, circa 1909 -
- circa 1909
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Knoblock Pyramid Toaster, circa 1909
- H.K. Porter Company Catalog, "Porter Steam Locomotives," 1943 - Founded in 1866, the H.K. Porter Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built light industrial locomotives. These smaller engines were used in mines, mills, factories, construction sites, agricultural operations, and other specialized applications. Porter manufactured more than 8,000 steam, gasoline, and diesel-powered locomotives before exiting the business in 1950.
- 1943
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H.K. Porter Company Catalog, "Porter Steam Locomotives," 1943
Founded in 1866, the H.K. Porter Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built light industrial locomotives. These smaller engines were used in mines, mills, factories, construction sites, agricultural operations, and other specialized applications. Porter manufactured more than 8,000 steam, gasoline, and diesel-powered locomotives before exiting the business in 1950.
- Heinz Float for the Sound Money Political Parade in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1896 - During the 1896 election campaign, "Sound Money" political parades were held in San Francisco and New York City in support of presidential candidate William McKinley. The H.J. Heinz Company participated in the parade held in New York with this float featuring a giant pickle. McKinley would go on to defeat candidate William Jennings Bryan to become President.
- October 31, 1896
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Heinz Float for the Sound Money Political Parade in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1896
During the 1896 election campaign, "Sound Money" political parades were held in San Francisco and New York City in support of presidential candidate William McKinley. The H.J. Heinz Company participated in the parade held in New York with this float featuring a giant pickle. McKinley would go on to defeat candidate William Jennings Bryan to become President.
- Mack Model AB Tank Trucks at a Gas Station, February 1934 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Mack-built tank trucks like this had separate compartments for gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and other oil and petroleum products. The delivery trucks transported these products from distributors to gas stations.
- February 01, 1934
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Mack Model AB Tank Trucks at a Gas Station, February 1934
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Mack-built tank trucks like this had separate compartments for gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and other oil and petroleum products. The delivery trucks transported these products from distributors to gas stations.
- Mack Model AC Tank Truck at a Gas Station, June 1925 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Mack-built tank trucks like this had separate compartments for gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and other oil and petroleum products. The delivery trucks transported these products from distributors to gas stations.
- June 01, 1925
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Mack Model AC Tank Truck at a Gas Station, June 1925
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Mack-built tank trucks like this had separate compartments for gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, and other oil and petroleum products. The delivery trucks transported these products from distributors to gas stations.
- Westinghouse Electric Iron, 1908-1918 -
- 1908-1918
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Westinghouse Electric Iron, 1908-1918