[Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, punching time clock on his 74th birthday anniversary, February 11, 1921, standing, rear view] – Vintage Print
![[Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, punching time clock on his 74th birthday anniversary, February 11, 1921, standing, rear view], c1921. — historic photograph](https://images.jameslantos.com/img/b0/b0bb623a350b-L.webp)
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare historic photograph captures [Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, punching time clock on his 74th birthday anniversary, February 11, 1921, standing, rear view] in remarkable detail. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.
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[Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, punching time clock on his 74th birthday anniversary, February 11, 1921, standing, rear view]
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Edison is shown from behind, standing at a punching time clock on his 74th birthday, February 11, 1921, as though he were an employee clocking in for the day. The caption card, whose details are not fully verified, presents the picture as a playful bit of self-mockery from an inventor who was famous for working long hours. Edison, born in 1847, kept up a demanding schedule at his laboratories in West Orange, New Jersey, well into his later years, and the image captures that reputation with a touch of humor.
| Created / published | c1921. |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 photographic print. |
| Notes | Photo copyrighted by T.A.E. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 1,213 × 1,536 px · prints to 4 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-123781 |
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