Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929
01
Artifact Overview
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, 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 detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1929
Subject Date
21 October 1929
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.52.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Red
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
Depth: 0.125 in
Keywords |
|---|