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Thomas Alva Edison Signed Check and Plaque Framed
Estimate:
$400 - $800
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$550
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March Collectors Auction, Day 2
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Description
A collection of framed historical memorabilia of Thomas Alva Edison. There is a reprinted photograph, signed check to the amount of $53.85 (dated 07/13/1928), and commemorative plaque. Beautifully framed and matted.
Edison became concerned with America's reliance on foreign supply of rubber and was determined to find a native supply of rubber. Edison's work on rubber took place largely at his research laboratory in Fort Myers, which has been designated as a National Historic Chemical Landmark. The laboratory was built after Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone pulled together $75,000 to form the Edison Botanical Research Corporation.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 15.75"W x 22"H
Manufacturer: Gallery of History
Country of Origin: USA
Edison became concerned with America's reliance on foreign supply of rubber and was determined to find a native supply of rubber. Edison's work on rubber took place largely at his research laboratory in Fort Myers, which has been designated as a National Historic Chemical Landmark. The laboratory was built after Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone pulled together $75,000 to form the Edison Botanical Research Corporation.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 15.75"W x 22"H
Manufacturer: Gallery of History
Country of Origin: USA