Thomas Edison Birthday Memorabilia

Name/Title

Thomas Edison Birthday Memorabilia

Description

A commemorative light bulb and its protective case, presented during Thomas Edison's 73rd birthday luncheon.

Context

Edison Pioneers Keepsake: Celebrating innovation and the collaboration that defined an era. As a member of the Edison Pioneers, the group of surviving early employees of Thomas Edison who began meeting in 1918, Lewis Latimer would have received this memento in 1924 at the annual luncheon held to celebrate Edison’s birthday.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Location

Room

On display

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States