No. 52 Automobile Window Sign for Police at Light's Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929

Summary

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. Special automobile window signs provided vehicle access to the day's events for police and other security officials.

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. Special automobile window signs provided vehicle access to the day's events for police and other security officials.

Artifact

Sign

Date Made

1929

Subject Date

21 October 1929

Creators

Unknown

Collection Title

Edison Institute Records 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.52.30

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Red
Yellow

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in

Width: 7.875 in

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