Electric Incandescent Lamp Patent Print Nikola TeslaThomas Edison · c. 1891

While Edison gets most of the credit for the light bulb, it was Nikola Tesla's 1891 electric incandescent lamp patent that introduced crucial innovations in filament construction and electrical efficiency. This technical drawing captures Tesla at his inventive peak, just as he was revolutionizing how the world understood electricity and illumination.

Filed during the height of the "War of Currents" between Edison's direct current and Tesla's alternating current systems, this patent represents more than just another light bulb design. Tesla's approach featured improved filament durability and energy efficiency that would influence lighting technology for decades to come. The precise technical illustrations showcase the methodical genius that made Tesla one of history's most prolific inventors.

Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring your vintage patent print maintains its crisp technical detail for generations.

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