Vintage Menlo Park Laboratory Postcard Greenfield Village Dearborn MI

$ 1.48

Subject: Menlo Park Laboratory Type: Curteichcolor Reproduction Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Historic Site, Invention Size: Standard Postcard Size Era: Mid 20th Century Material: Paper Features: Historic Building, Group of People City: Dearborn Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Michigan

Description

Vintage Menlo Park Laboratory Postcard Greenfield Village Dearborn MI. This vintage postcard features the Menlo Park Laboratory located in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. The image captures the historic building where Thomas Edison developed groundbreaking inventions such as the electric light, phonograph, microphone, and telephone transmitter. The laboratory has been carefully restored to reflect its appearance during Edison's time, making this postcard a unique glimpse into a pivotal site of American innovation. Printed using Curt Teich's 'Curteichcolor' reproduction process, known for its vibrant color and sharp detail, this postcard was published exclusively for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The card measures a standard postcard size and shows a group of people gathered outside the iconic two-story wooden building, framed by lush greenery and clear skies. A notable collectible for enthusiasts of American history, invention, and vintage postcards, this piece commemorates one of the most important locations in the development of modern technology.