Patent Model of Edison's Universal Stock Printer, circa 1872
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Thomas Edison's reputation was initially established through his work in telegraphy, particularly on stock tickers -- telegraphs that printed real-time financial information. While he did not invent the stock ticker, his improvements -- particularly those related to synchronizing multiple units -- were a great commercial success. Edison's experience with telegraphy infrastructure, and his approach to continually refining his designs, was foundational for his later successes.
Thomas Edison's reputation was initially established through his work in telegraphy, particularly on stock tickers -- telegraphs that printed real-time financial information. While he did not invent the stock ticker, his improvements -- particularly those related to synchronizing multiple units -- were a great commercial success. Edison's experience with telegraphy infrastructure, and his approach to continually refining his designs, was foundational for his later successes.
Artifact
Model (Patent)
Subject Date
circa 1872
Creators
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Creator Notes
Designed by Thomas A. Edison in Newark, New Jersey.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Menlo Park Laboratory
Object ID
29.1980.293
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Copper (Metal)
Iron (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Diameter: 8.75 in
Inscriptions
Painted on base; EDISON'S PATENT GOLD & STOCK TELEGRAPH CO.; NO.510
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