Light's Golden Jubilee Ushers, October 21, 1929
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On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This photo shows Ford's employees who served as ushers at the evening banquet.
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This photo shows Ford's employees who served as ushers at the evening banquet.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
21 October 1929
Subject Date
21 October 1929
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Lovett, Benjamin B., 1876-1952
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.P.188.1447
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 11 in
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