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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.
- 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.
- H. J. Heinz Company Float at a Republican Parade, November 3, 1900 - The presidential election of 1900 saw Republican candidate William McKinley run for reelection against Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan, a repeat of the 1896 election. The H.J. Heinz Company participated in a political parade on November 3, 1900, in support of William McKinley with a float pulled by horses and another resembling a train advertising Heinz's "57 Varieties." McKinley defeated Bryan three days later.
- November 03, 1900
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H. J. Heinz Company Float at a Republican Parade, November 3, 1900
The presidential election of 1900 saw Republican candidate William McKinley run for reelection against Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan, a repeat of the 1896 election. The H.J. Heinz Company participated in a political parade on November 3, 1900, in support of William McKinley with a float pulled by horses and another resembling a train advertising Heinz's "57 Varieties." McKinley defeated Bryan three days later.
- Sculpture of Europa, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903 -
- 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Sculpture of Europa, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903
- "Heinz's Pickles" Parade Float, circa 1885 - After a disappointing setback with his first business, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz went to work for his brother and cousin at the F. & J. Heinz Company. A skilled salesman, H.J. Heinz helped promote the company's products. He was so successful that by 1888, H.J. Heinz had taken over the company, changing its name to the H.J. Heinz Company. This parade float advertises F. & J. Heinz Company pickles.
- circa 1885
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"Heinz's Pickles" Parade Float, circa 1885
After a disappointing setback with his first business, entrepreneur H.J. Heinz went to work for his brother and cousin at the F. & J. Heinz Company. A skilled salesman, H.J. Heinz helped promote the company's products. He was so successful that by 1888, H.J. Heinz had taken over the company, changing its name to the H.J. Heinz Company. This parade float advertises F. & J. Heinz Company pickles.
- Sculpture of Standing Warrior with Spear, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903 -
- 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Sculpture of Standing Warrior with Spear, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903
- Sculpture of Kneeling Warrior, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903 -
- 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Sculpture of Kneeling Warrior, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903
- Sculpture of Egyptian Queen, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903 -
- 1903
- Collections - Artifact
Sculpture of Egyptian Queen, from "Africa" Circus Wagon, by Samuel Robb, 1903
- Horses Pulling the H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908 - In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.
- 27 September 1908 - 03 October 1908
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Horses Pulling the H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908
In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.
- H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908 - In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.
- 27 September 1908 - 03 October 1908
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H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908
In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.
- H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Parade Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908 - In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.
- 27 September 1908 - 03 October 1908
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Company "Goddess of Plenty" Parade Float at Pittsburgh's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1908
In 1908, the H.J. Heinz Company participated in Pittsburgh's Sesquicentennial Celebration by featuring this parade float. In the middle of the float stood Ceres, the Roman "Goddess of Plenty," with women in beautiful gowns as well as fruits and vegetables surrounding her. The float was pulled by thirty black horses with the famous "57" logo on their saddlecloths.