Name/Title
Edison General Electric Company Lamp Works, Harrison, N.J.Description
An architectural rendering of the Edison General Electric Company’s Lamp Works in Harrison, New Jersey. This illustration showcases a large industrial complex, complete with multiple buildings, smokestacks emitting smoke, and surrounding roads lined with horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles. The buildings prominently feature signage reading "Edison General Electric Company Lamp Works" on the main factory. A personal possession of Lewis Latimer’s, his ownership of this picture reflects his pride in his long employment by Edison firms.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
LithographContext
This factory was a major production site for Edison’s electric lamps and played a critical role in the development of electric lighting in the United States. The facility was a part of Thomas Edison’s expansive electric manufacturing operations, where innovations in filament and lamp design were brought to industrial scale. Latimer’s expertise in electrical engineering may have brought him to this plant when he worked for Edison’s companies in New York City.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Handwritten below the image: Harrison, N.J.
