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
Place of Creation
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
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