Iron Ore Briquette from Edison Mines, New Jersey, 1890-1899
THF161415 / Iron Ore Briquette from Edison Mines, New Jersey, 1890-1899
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Artifact Overview
During the 1890s, Thomas Edison launched a New Jersey mining operation to address an iron ore shortage. He designed rock-crushing technology and an electromagnetic ore separator to extract low-grade ore from crushed boulders. The final product -- a briquette made of powdered iron ore -- didn't do well commercially, especially after high-grade ore was discovered around Lake Superior. In 1899, Edison left the industry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Briquet (fuel)
Date Made
1890-1899
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1116.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron ore
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.375 in
Diameter: 3 in
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