Alva Collection

Thomas Edison / Phonograph
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor with his Edison Business Phonograph

THOMAS EDISON (1847-1931). American inventor. With his Edison Effect lamps in his West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory. Photograph, 1915, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

EASTMAN AND EDISON, 1928. American inventors George Eastman and Thomas Edison operating a motion picture camera at Eastmans house in Rochester, New York

Thomas Edison / La Nature
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Listening to the first phonogram sent to New York from England

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps
530633 Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps, even on his wedding day. Engraving, Paris, 1883.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wreck of Alva, Aug. 8, 1892, 1892 Aug 8. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of Alva, Aug. 8, 1892, 1892 Aug 8

Edison -Thomas Alva

Thomas Edison (chromolitho)
5198594 Thomas Edison (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Edison. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

The Siege of Louvain and the Heroism of Harman Reuter Against the Spanish Forces in 1571
CHT212754 The Siege of Louvain and the Heroism of Harman Reuter Against the Spanish Forces in 1571 (colour lithograph) (see also 88468) by German School

Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, 17th century (oil on panel)
1765797 Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, 17th century (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (17th century); 49A--38 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor and businessman, who has been described as Americas greatest inventor

THOMAS ALVA EDISON (1847 - 1931), American Inventor

The Siege of Louvain and the Heroism of Harman Reuter Against the Spanish Forces
STC88468 The Siege of Louvain and the Heroism of Harman Reuter Against the Spanish Forces, 1571 (engraving) by Dolendo, Zacharias (1561-c.1604) (school of)

Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print)
3077512 Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Alva Belmont (January 17)

The Arrival of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba (1508-82) at Rotterdam in 1567
PWI83542 The Arrival of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba (1508-82) at Rotterdam in 1567, 1844 by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); 93.5x142.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Alva exacting the Oath of Allegiance (engraving)
6011433 Alva exacting the Oath of Allegiance (engraving) by Gallait, Louis (1810-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alva exacting the Oath of Allegiance)

Thomas Edison recreates his electric light for President Herbert Hoover and Henry Ford (b / w photo)
5997752 Thomas Edison recreates his electric light for President Herbert Hoover and Henry Ford (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falkirk FK12 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Falkirk FK12 5

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American inventor, engraving 1887

Alva Vanderbilt (1853 1933), nÚÑáAlva Erskine Smith, mother of Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough. Date: 1895

Thomas Edison / Young
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931

Mrs O. H. P. Belmont (Alva Vanderbilt)
Alva Belmont (January 17, 1853 January 26, 1933), n饠 Alva Erskine Smith, and known as Alva Vanderbilt from 1875 to 1896

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor and businessman. Date: 1917

Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914), English chemist, inventor and industrialist. As well as inventing the dry plate photographic process

Thomas Alva Edison, 1847 - 1931. American inventor and businessman. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Portrait Ferdinandus Alvares Toledo Bust left
Portrait of Ferdinandus Alvares of Toledo, Bust to the left of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva in a oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which an empty field in front of his name

Pacieco hanged Vlissingen 1572 Don Pedro Pacieco chief krygs master builder
Pacieco hanged in Vlissingen, 1572 Don Pedro Pacieco chief krygs master builder of the H. of Alva, as well as two Spaensche Jonkers Hung up to Vlissingen in the Year 1572 (title on object)

Alvas Last Ride Through Amsterdam, The Netherlands In 1573. Don Fernando

Fernando

Phonoplex telegraph invented by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931). Engraving

Thomas Edison / After Mora
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931

T A Edison
circa 1871: Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931) American scientist, inventor and industrialist, after spending 5 continuous days and nights perfecting the phonograph

Thomas Edison / Mora NY
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man

Tatler cover - Thomas Edison
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Thomas Edison on his 83rd birthday. 1930

Grand procession to the electric light in New York, 1884. US
Grand procession to the electric light in New York on October 31, 1884. Experiment Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931). Colored engraving. USA

Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931). American Inventor. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Edison / Lab / Electric Lite
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Working on electric light in his laboratory Date: 1880

Thomas Edison / Ilz / Librar
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor in his library Date: 1847 - 1931

Thomas Edison / Scribner
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor as a young man Date: 1847 - 1931

ALVAs LAST RIDE / 1573
Alvas last ride through Amsterdam. Date: 1573

Thomas Edison / Leaning
THOMAS ALVA EDISON In his laboratory, circa 1900 Date: 1847 - 1931

Stirling Street, Alva, Clackmannanshire
Stirling Street, Alva, near Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Experiments with the phonograph in the Royal Institution, 1878. Professors John Tyndall and W.H. Preece Speaking into Phonograph. Engraving

Egmont and Hoorn
Lamiral, graaf van Egmont, and graaf van Hoorn are arrested by Alva for their sympathies with religious freedom, despite their loyalty to Felipe II. Date: 10 September 1567

Satire on Oppression
A Dutch satire on Spanish oppression : Margaret of Parma and the duke of Alva turn the screw on the Dutch lion, with the approval of the pope and the king of Spain. Date: circa 1567

Federico De Toledo
FEDERICO DE TOLEDO Spanish military commander in the Netherlands, son of the duke of Alva : governor of Naples 1568, later besieged Haarlem. Date: late 16th century

Portrait Duke Alva Series Tazza Designs ca 1588
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Electric Light, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, Thomas Alva Edison
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Electric Light, Publisher, Sitter, Currier & Ives, Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American, active New York, 1857-1907, Currier & Ives, Edison, Thomas Alva, American

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"Thomas Alva Edison: The Brilliant Mind Behind the Phonograph" Step into the world of innovation and marvel at the genius of Thomas Alva Edison. Born in 1847, this American inventor revolutionized the way we live with his groundbreaking inventions. One of his most notable creations was the phonograph, a device that forever changed how we listen to music. In his West Orange laboratory, Edison tirelessly worked on perfecting his inventions. With his Edison Effect lamps illuminating the room, he delved into uncharted territories of science and technology. His dedication paid off when he successfully captured sound on a rotating cylinder, giving birth to the phonograph. Edison's passion for invention knew no bounds. In an oil-over-photograph image from 1880, we catch a glimpse of him surrounded by equipment in his laboratory. This line engraving showcases his determination and commitment to pushing boundaries. Even as a young man, Thomas Alva Edison displayed remarkable ingenuity and curiosity about the world around him. His thirst for knowledge propelled him towards greatness as he embarked on a journey that would change history forever. Not only did Edison leave an indelible mark in science and technology but also had connections with influential figures like Mrs O. H. P Belmont (Alva Vanderbilt). These associations further solidified his reputation as an innovator who captivated both ordinary people and high society alike. One cannot overlook another remarkable creation attributed to Thomas Alva Edison -the Phonoplex telegraph system invented by him. This invention showcased not only his versatility but also highlighted how he constantly sought new ways to improve communication systems. As time went on, portraits captured different facets of this extraordinary individual's life - be it through photographs or artistic renderings like Mora's depiction after meeting him personally. Each portrayal serves as a testament to Thomas Alva Edison's enduring legacy as one of history's greatest inventors.