The Tintype Studio in Greenfield Village, October 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. At the last minute, Ford wanted a tintype studio added to the village. This building was built and furnished in one day!
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. At the last minute, Ford wanted a tintype studio added to the village. This building was built and furnished in one day!
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
October 1929
Subject Date
October 1929
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.4168
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 11 in
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