Superlative vintage matte-finish 11 x 13 photo of a painted portrait of Thomas Edison, beautifully signed and inscribed in the lower border in bold ink by the subject, "To Mr. and Mrs. Meadowcroft, Thos. A. Edison.” In fine to very fine condition, with light silvering to the edges of the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. William Henry Meadowcroft (1853–1937) was the secretary of Thomas Edison, author of several books including The ABC of Electricity, and a vice president of the Edison Electric Light Company. A marvelous association piece.
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