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Thomas Edison / Scribner
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931
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1847 1931 Alva Edison Inventor Scribner
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 22.5cm (10" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait captures the youthful visage of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), an American inventor whose groundbreaking innovations forever changed the course of history. Known as America's greatest inventor, Edison's insatiable curiosity and boundless creativity led him to develop numerous devices in fields as diverse as electric power, sound recording, and telecommunications. Born in Ohio in 1847, Edison's early life was marked by adversity. He was homeschooled due to hearing and speech impediments and was often described as a "daydreamer." However, his natural intelligence and determination propelled him to become one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 US patents in his name. In this evocative image, Edison is depicted in profile, his intense gaze focused intently on some unseen point in the distance. His youthful features, with their expressive eyes and prominent jawline, belie the genius and wisdom hidden within. The sketch-like quality of the photograph adds an air of intimacy, inviting us to connect with the man behind the legend. Edison's inventions revolutionized the world, from the practical electric light bulb and phonograph to the motion picture camera and the carbon microphone. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation paved the way for countless technological advancements and shaped the modern world we know today. This portrait of Thomas Edison as a young man serves as a poignant reminder of the limitless potential that lies within each of us, waiting to be unlocked by the power of curiosity and determination.
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