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"First Public Demonstration of Incandescent Lighting by Thomas A. Edison, Menlo Park, New Jersey, December 31, 1879"

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

31 December 1879

Creators

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.B.177

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10.000 in
Width: 8.125 in

Keywords
"First Public Demonstration of Incandescent Lighting by Thomas A. Edison, Menlo Park, New Jersey, December 31, 1879"