H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, 1896
THF292096 / H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, 1896
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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, self-improvement classes, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. An additional recreational activity included the company baseball team, comprised of its employees.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1896
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.984
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
Property of / Mr. Chas. Braun. / Base Ball Team 1896 / C. A. Braun / A. W. Ginn / George Cobun / ? / H. C. Anderson / ? / O. E. Smith (sitting) / R. G. Evans / A. P. Wieland
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