Poster Print : Thomas Edison re-creates his electric lamp
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Thomas Edison re-creates his electric lamp
Photograph showing (left to right): President Herbert Hoover, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, at the re-creation of the lamp which magically awoke the World to a new brilliance fifty years before. The wizard of Menlo Park in New Jersey, reconstructed the lamp in the same laboratory in which he made his original experiments. The meeting of theses three men, Hoover, Ford and Edison, constitutes a saga of American endeavour and opportunity. President Hoover started as an engineer, Ford as a bicycle mechanic and Edison as a newboy and Hawker of fruit on the railway train
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Bulb Businessman Edison Edisons Electric Electrical Electricity Ford Herbert Hoover Invention Inventor Laboratory Lamp Lighting Menlo Reconstructed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Thomas Edison Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in innovation: Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and President Herbert Hoover gathered around the re-creation of Edison's electric lamp. The magical moment, which took place fifty years prior, illuminated the world and ushered in a new era of brilliance. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office décor and be reminded of the power of human ingenuity.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 54.2cm (16.5" x 21.3")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, three legendary figures of American innovation and entrepreneurship, President Herbert Hoover, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison, come together to re-create a milestone in the annals of electrical history: the electric lamp. The scene unfolds in Thomas Edison's original laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where the wizard of invention made his groundbreaking experiments that brought light to the world half a century prior. President Hoover, who started as an engineer, shares a moment of awe and admiration with Henry Ford, the visionary businessman who began as a bicycle mechanic, and Thomas Edison, the newboy and hawker of fruits on the railway train who transformed into a prolific inventor. This meeting of these three pioneers signifies a captivating tale of American determination, ingenuity, and opportunity. Edison's reconstruction of the lamp in his lab serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the electric light bulb and its profound impact on society. The trio's gathering represents the synergy between scientific discovery and commercial success, showcasing the power of American innovation and the brilliance it has brought to the world.
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