No. 97 Special Automobile Window Sign for Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 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 the incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Automobiles used to transport special guests during the day's events had a window sticker such as this one placed on their windshields.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.52.31

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Marking material)

Technique

Handwriting
Printing (Process)

Color

Light bluish green
Forest green
Green

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Width: 7.875 in

Inscriptions

front/bottom: Chas A Wolff
No. 97 Special Automobile Window Sign for Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929