Corking Tables Showing Corking Machine

1901

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Title
Corking Tables Showing Corking Machine
Identifier
MSP57.B002.I02
Source Identifier
MSP57.B002.I02
Description
When H.J. Heinz Company first packaged its jarred products (including ketchup) in the late 1800s, they were originally sealed with corks and wax, pictured here. Over time this process was gradually replaced with the screw cap that we know today. The Heinz plant was a haven for women seeking employment, as it was a welcome improvement over other jobs that were open to them at the time. This other work had low pay, long hours, and an uncertain future. Heinz, on the other hand, provided many amenities to its female workers, including free manicures to those who handled food, free rides through the city and parks during the summer, as well as access to a physician and a dentist and other amenities to maintain their morale.
Genre
photographs
Subject
H.J. Heinz Company.
Food industry and trade--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Food industry and trade--Employees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Women--Employment--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Food--Packaging--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Source
H.J. Heinz Company, Photographs, 1864-1991, MSP 57, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Contributor
Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
Collection
H.J. Heinz Company Photographs
Rights Information
In Copyright. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: Senator John Heinz History Center
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Rights Holder
Senator John Heinz History Center