"Light's Golden Jubilee" Usher Badge, 1929

THF294644 / "Light's Golden Jubilee" Usher Badge, 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. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Ford employees were on hand to assist guests during the day's events at Greenfield Village and the evening banquet.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

29.3141.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ribbon (Material)
Satin

Color

Ivory (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 2 in

Inscriptions

printed on front: GREENFIELD / MICH. / USHER / OCT. 21, 1929