
Title
Thomas Alva Edison
Caption
Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor. Reverse of a medal celebrating the 50th anniversary of his invention of the incandescent lamp. The globe on the left is Edison's first practicable carbon filament lamp using carbonized bamboo
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07108_0460001553
License type
Rights managed
Available size
33,2Mb (1,3Mb) / 11,8in x 10,9in / 3543 x 3278 (300dpi)