Bust of Thomas Edison, 1889

THF121964 / Bust of Thomas Edison, 1889
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bust (Figure)

Date Made

1889

Creator Notes

Bust of Thomas Edison created by sculptor Heinrich Schmidt of Buffalo, New York, cast by the firm of Stephens, Leach & Conkling, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

30.644.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Arthur Williams.

Material

Terra Cotta

Dimensions

Height: 32.5 in
Width: 19 in
Length: 19 in

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