Julius Rosenwald Boards a Carriage in Greenfield Village, October 21, 1929

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Artifact Overview

On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted a celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event commemorated the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Among the invited guests was Julius Rosenwald, chairman and part owner of Sears. This image shows Rosenwald boarding a carriage for a tour of Greenfield Village.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

21 October 1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.O.5047

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: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in