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
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