Tour of Greenfield Village before Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929
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Artifact Overview
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. After a morning reception, guests could view the historical buildings Ford had gathered for Greenfield Village, his outdoor museum. The day was a rainy mess, but this did not dampen his guests' enthusiasm as they went from building to building.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
21 October 1929
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.O.15875
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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