Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929

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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

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

Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929