Darling Edison spring action rocker
rare item. Has Edison Little Folks Furniture label on bottom. This item is probably from the 1930s. My grandfather worked for Thomas Edison and this has been a cherished item in our home for years. There is a display of this furniture collection in the Edison Museum & Home.
Here is some information about the company:
"In 1916, Thomas Edison acquired his supply source for wood cabinets. The Wisconsin Cabinet and Panel Company, a subsidiary of the Edison Phonograph Co. was purchased to manufacture cabinets for Edison phonographs. When economic and competitive factors closed down the phonograph works, the Edison Company was left with a large woodworking plant in New London, Wisconsin which was devoted to making phonograph cabinets. Rather than close it down, Charles Edison looked for a different product line. A young man named Tom Fitzgerald developed a line of juvenile furniture...cribs, highchairs and the like. Edison Little Folks Furniture proved highly profitable and was looked upon as the Cadillac of the trade."
This item can be seen at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Goodyear, Arizona in Booth 60 (dealer ID 46). To check if the item is still available call . Open 9 AM to 9 PM every day. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.
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Brass Armadillo Antique mall, 13277 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
The Brass Armadillo is your one stop destination for anything vintage, retro, mid century modern, memorabilia, auto collectibles, cartoon character merchandise, music, such as vinyl LPs and 45's, and much, much more.