Thomas Alva Collection (#2)

Thomas Edison experimenting with electric lamps on his wedding day, 1871 (1883). Edison (right) is preoccupied with his work as his bride and other guests wait in the adjoining room

Edison carbon telephone, 1879. Wood engraving

Sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base, Edison carbon telephone, 1890. Solid metal diaphragm. Wood engraving

Wall-mounted Edison carbon telephone with pony-crown receiver, New York, 1879. Wood engraving

Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box, New York, 1890. Wood engraving

New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange, 1883. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver

Edison transmitter and a pony crown receiver, New York, c1891. Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a pony crown receiver

Cross-section of Edisons lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone), c1891. Wood engraving

The Electric Torchlight Procession in New York, USA, 1884. A torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps fixed to the participants hats

First model of Edisons Phonograph c1877 (c1880). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. The message to be recorded was spoken into the mouthpiece at A

Upper floor, Edisons Menlo Park Laboratory, Dearborn, Mich, Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931, Homes & haunts, Laboratories, Interiors, Galleries & museums, United States, Michigan

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Thomas Alva Edison, the brilliant American inventor and entrepreneur, revolutionized the world with his groundbreaking inventions. From his early days at The Edison Electric Illuminating Cos Station to his later years as a renowned figure in history, Edison's contributions have left an indelible mark on society. In 1888, an illustration from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes depicted Thomas Alva Edison. This portrayal showcased his prominence and influence during that era. Another notable artwork from 1880 by Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives titled "The Electric Light" captured the essence of Edison's revolutionary invention. Printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) featured Thomas A. Edison, showcasing him among other great inventors of all time. In another photograph from the early 1910s, we see Thomas Alva Edison sitting beside his remarkable creation - the phonograph - which forever changed how we experience sound. Throughout his life, numerous photographs documented different stages of Thomas Edison's journey. Whether it was labeled "The Wizard of the West" in a captivating image dating back to the late 1800s or a more candid shot taken in 1914, these pictures provide glimpses into both his professional accomplishments and personal life. Edison's laboratory shelves were filled with samples of every known substance in 1902 – a testament to his tireless pursuit of knowledge and experimentation. His dedication paid off when he successfully produced electric light using his first dynamo in the 1880s. Even after passing away in 1931 at age eighty-four, Thomas Alba Edison continued to be remembered through various tributes such as a commemorative card featuring him alongside Steinmetz in their joint endeavor towards success around 1925. Additionally, a posthumous portrait released in 1934 honored this extraordinary inventor who forever changed our world. Thomas Alva Edison will forever be celebrated as a pioneer, an innovator, and a visionary.