Thomas Alva Edison Award Medal, Awarded to Nicola Tesla, United States, 1916

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Thomas Alva Edison Award, presented to Nicola Tesla, 1916
Thomas Alva Edison Award, presented to Nicola Tesla, 1916
Thomas Alva Edison Award, presented to Nicola Tesla, 1916

Date Made: 1916Original Issue: 1909

Issuing Authority: American Institute of Electrical EngineersAssociated Person: Fraser, James EarleEdison, Thomas AlvaDesigner: Fraser, James EarleEditor: American Institute of Electrical EngineersManufacturer: Medallic Art Company Ltd.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New YorkAssociated Place: United States

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Credit Line: George E. Mayakis

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.82.23.1Catalog Number: 82.23.1Accession Number: 1982.0703

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Award

Physical Description: gold (overall material)struck (overall production method)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: .4 cm x 6.8 cm; 5/32 in x 2 11/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-fd47-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_962884

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