Plaque of Thomas Edison on Stand, 1929
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Artifact Overview
On October 21, 1929 Henry Ford hosted a gala celebration in honor of Thomas Edison. The event commemorated the 50th anniversary of Edison's light bulb and the dedication of the Edison Institute, now known as The Henry Ford. Mr. Ford commissioned Frederick Carder of the Steuben Glass Works to create this illuminated profile portrait of Edison. Guests received a portrait as part of their dinner place setting.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1929
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Frederick Carder and manufactured by Steuben Glass in Corning, New York.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
79.5.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
White metal
Color
Colorless
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.625 in (assembled)
Width: 8.5 in (assembled)
Length: 2.75 in (assembled)
Inscriptions
Glass plaque marked on bottom edge:
1929 / C.G.W. with a fleur-de-lis and
in curved rectangle
STEUBEN
stamp on front in oval:
association / 18 EDISON 85 / ILLUMINATING CO'S
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