Thomas A. Edison, 1880
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Artifact Overview
This portrait was made during a prolific time in Thomas Edison's life. Working with assistants at his Menlo Park, New Jersey, laboratory, Edison churned out new ideas. The famed inventor originated the first practical incandescent electric lamp and demonstrated an electric lighting system in 1879. Between 1879 and 1881, Edison received 100 of his 1,093 patents.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1880
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1630.P.O.12480
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in
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