Thomas A. Edison, circa 1880
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This portrait was made during a prolific time in Thomas Edison's life. Working with assistants at his Menlo Park, New Jersey, laboratory, Edison churned out new ideas. The famed inventor originated the first practical incandescent electric lamp and demonstrated an electric lighting system in 1879. Between 1879 and 1881, Edison received 100 of his 1,093 patents.
This portrait was made during a prolific time in Thomas Edison's life. Working with assistants at his Menlo Park, New Jersey, laboratory, Edison churned out new ideas. The famed inventor originated the first practical incandescent electric lamp and demonstrated an electric lighting system in 1879. Between 1879 and 1881, Edison received 100 of his 1,093 patents.
Artifact
Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)
Subject Date
circa 1880
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2004.0.38.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Albumen process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.125 in
Width: 2.375 in
Inscriptions
Text printed under image on front: Anderson. 785 Broadway Red label adhered to back typed: 3765
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