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Thomas Edison's head painted on the front of the 2007 White House Ornament,
White House Photo.
2007 Edison National Historic Site White House ornament. (Front)

Local Artist Paints Thomas Edison Ornament For White House Christmas Tree

An ornament designed by local artist Marcia Zweig of Maplewood, representing Edison National Historic Site, is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.”

 
Painted lightbulb on the back of the 2007 White House Ornament.
White House Photo.
2007 Edison National Historic Site White House ornament. (Back)
1888s photo of the Black Maria - the world's first motion picture studio.  

Did You Know?
West Orange, NJ, was the birthplace of motion pictures. In 1893, Thomas Edison built the first building for the recording of motion pictures. It was dubbed THE BLACK MARIA. It got its name because it was large and black and looked like the police wagons of the day, which were called black marias.

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Last Updated: April 08, 2008 at 11:30 EST