Universal Stock Ticker, 1872
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Thomas Edison's reputation was initially established through his work in telegraphy, particularly on stock tickers -- telegraphs that printed real-time financial information. While he did not invent the stock ticker, his improvements -- particularly those related to synchronizing multiple units -- were a great commercial success. Edison's experience with telegraphy infrastructure, and his approach to continually refining his designs, was foundational for his later successes.
Thomas Edison's reputation was initially established through his work in telegraphy, particularly on stock tickers -- telegraphs that printed real-time financial information. While he did not invent the stock ticker, his improvements -- particularly those related to synchronizing multiple units -- were a great commercial success. Edison's experience with telegraphy infrastructure, and his approach to continually refining his designs, was foundational for his later successes.
Artifact
Stock ticker
Date Made
1872
Subject Date
1872
Creators
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Creator Notes
Patented design by Thomas A. Edison of Newark, New Jersey
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1980.529.1326
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Diameter: 8 in
Inscriptions
EDISON'S PATENT / GOLD & STOCK TELEGRAPH CO. / NO. 1060
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