Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929

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Artifact Overview

In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medallion (Medal)

Subject Date

1929

Creator Notes

Designed by Julio Kilenyi and made by Whitehead & Hoag Co.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

30.1834.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 in

Inscriptions

obverse: LIGHT'S GOLDEN JUBILEE / THOMAS A. EDISON reverse: DEDICATED TO BETTER VISION
Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929