Thomas Edison 73rd Birthday Luncheon Souvenir Lamp, 1920
THF169891 / Thomas Edison 73rd Birthday Luncheon Souvenir Lamp, 1920
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Artifact Overview
The Edison Pioneers was an association initially composed of former employees who had worked for Thomas Edison. The group, organized in 1918, gathered each year on February 11 to celebrate the birthday of the famous inventor. In 1920, members gathered and lunched with Edison in West Orange, New Jersey. Attendees received this commemorative gift as a remembrance of the day.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Incandescent lamp (Lighting device component)
Date Made
1920
Subject Date
11 February 1920
Creators
Creator Notes
Possibly made by General Electric.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1969.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
White (Color)
Purple
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
printed in gold lettering on lining on top lid of box:
Thomas Alva Edison/ 73/ Birthday Luncheon/ Edison Pioneers. Feb 11 1920
on sticker on bulb:
EDISON LAMP WORKS/ SOUVENIR/ 1847-1920
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