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Edison Light in Home
Edisons electric lamp helps all the family
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1885 Edison Electric Helps Lamp Lighting
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, circa 1885, transports us back in time to a cozy family home where the magic of Thomas Edison's invention, the incandescent light bulb, had just begun to transform the way people lived. The image showcases a contented family gathered around their parlor, their faces illuminated by the warm, inviting glow of an Edison electric lamp. The father, seated in an armchair with a book in hand, looks up at his wife as she sews by the light of the lamp. Their children, dressed in Victorian attire, play with toys at their feet, enchanted by the new source of light that brought the family together in the heart of their home. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the fact that, prior to the advent of electric lighting, families relied on candles and oil lamps for illumination. These sources of light were expensive, dangerous, and inefficient. Edison's electric light bulb, with its long-lasting filament and ability to provide a consistent, bright light, revolutionized the way families lived, worked, and interacted within their homes. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the profound impact that Edison's invention had on the domestic sphere, making the ordinary moments of family life more enjoyable, safer, and more efficient. The Edison electric lamp became a symbol of progress and modernity, and this photograph stands as a testament to its transformative power in the lives of families during the late 19th century.
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