Portrait of Nikola Tesla, circa 1895
THF123997 / Portrait of Nikola Tesla, circa 1895
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Artifact Overview
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) is one of the greatest figures in the history of electrical power and telecommunications. His alternating current induction motor and pioneering work with polyphase electricity were fundamental to the development of today's electric power grid systems. Tesla's later experiments explored high frequency electricity, radio wave technology and wireless transmission of energy.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1895
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
79.74.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Matting (Supporting)
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in (Mat opening)
Width: 7.5 in (Mat opening)
Inscriptions
On front:
Nikola Tesla
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