"Light's Golden Jubilee" Employee 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
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
29.3141.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ribbon (Material)
Satin
Color
Ivory (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
printed on front:
GREENFIELD / MICH. / EMPLOYEE / OCT. 21, 1929
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Light’s Golden Jubilee Honors Thomas Edison and Dedicates a Museum
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison’s invention of the electric light — and as a dedication of the Edison Institute (now The Henry Ford).