Signature / Unsigned Photograph by EDISON, Mina Miller (Mrs. Thomas A.) (1865-1947)

Second wife of the renowned American inventor, a marriage that lasted from 1886 until his death in 1931. Bold, handsome "Mrs. Thomas A. Edison" and date ("Aug. 29 -- 1934") in brown ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3¼" correspondence card with "Lewis Miller Cottage * Chautauqua * New York" imprinted along top. Fine. Lewis Miller (1829-99) was Mrs. Edison's father, a notable inventory, businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the educational movement popular in the late 19th century known as the Chautauqua movement; the daughter and Edison became lifelong supporters. Accompanied by a scarce, near fine 6" X 8" black and white news agency (International News Photos) glossy photograph showing the elderly Thomas and Mina Edison seated side by side. Original mimeographed paper label attached to verso titles this image "Inventor and Wife Leave for Winter Home," and caption explains: "Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Edison pictured in the waiting room of the Pennsylvania Station here [Newark, NJ], waiting for their train for Fort Myers, Florida to be made up. The Edisons left today for the south and their annual winter stay," the image dated 20 January 1931. A superb pair -- an uncommon signature and a choice and desireable original news agency image.