To Our Local Guests, October 15, 1929

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Artifact Overview

On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Local guests received a guidebook, badge, windshield sticker, and directions if they decided to drive to Greenfield Village.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

15 October 1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.52.7.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Tan (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in
Width: 7.25 in