Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929
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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.
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
Program (Document)
Date Made
1929
Subject Date
21 October 1929
Creators
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Greenfield
Electric lighting, Incandescent
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
Edison Institute of Technology
Collection Title
On Exhibit
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: .125 in
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