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Lot #254
Thomas Edison

Edison presents a portrait to chief engineer and benefactor

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Edison presents a portrait to chief engineer and benefactor

Vintage 10.75 x 9 photo of Edison and Miller Reese Hutchison discussing wireless telegraphy in 1915, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Thos A Edison," and also signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Amasa P. Peake, M.R. Hutchison." Framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 15. In very good condition, with several creases, a few small areas of surface loss to edges and corners, and inscription and Hutchison's signatures traced over. Hutchison served as chief engineer of Edison's laboratory from August 1912 until July 1918. Photo originates from the great great granddaughter of Hutchison who stated that Edison presented the photo as thanks for his financial contributions to his experiments.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #404 - Ended March 13, 2013





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