Thomas Edison's Desk Opened
Title

Thomas Edison's Desk Opened

Caption

Thomas Alva Edison's rolltop desk, closed and sealed when the famed inventor died on 10
18
1931, was reopened as part of the ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of Edison's birth. Looking at the contents of the desk after it was opened are: (l-r); Charles Edison, the inventor's son; Mrs Thomas A Edison, his wife; Harvey S Firestone, Jr, and Mrs John F Sloan, West Orange, NJ. (Photo by INP)


United States

Date

Feb 08, 1947

Credit line

Photo12/Universal Images Group/GG Vintage Images

Reference

UMG22A00_461

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No

Property release

No

License type

Rights managed

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