McGraw-Edison Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Keep a small reminder of American industrial history in view with this McGraw-Edison Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. The company was created in 1957 when McGraw Electric joined with Thomas A. Edison, Inc., connecting early household electrification with a wider story of electrical equipment and consumer products. Mergers, acquisitions, and later changes in ownership shaped its path, while the name remained linked to lighting. A collectible keepsake for company-history fans and admirers of manufacturing heritage.
McGraw-Edison was an American electrical-equipment manufacturer formed in 1957 when McGraw Electric acquired Thomas A. Edison, Inc. McGraw Electric began in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1900, installing electricity in homes before expanding into industrial and commercial buildings and electrical products. In 1952, it merged with Pennsylvania Transformer Company while retaining the McGraw Electric name. Thomas A. Edison, Inc. had been reorganized in 1910 from Edison Manufacturing Co.; its products included phonographs, records, radios, and dictation machines. Charles Edison led that company from 1927 and became chairman of the merged company, retiring in 1961. McGraw-Edison expanded through acquisitions, including power-tool businesses in 1969 and 1972 and Studebaker-Worthington in 1979. It also sold divisions: its appliance business went to Raytheon in 1979, its food-service equipment division was acquired in 1980, and its power-tool division was sold that year. Cooper Industries acquired McGraw-Edison in 1985. The McGraw-Edison name continued on industrial, commercial, and institutional lighting products; Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies has owned the brand since 1996.
Keep a small reminder of American industrial history in view with this McGraw-Edison Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. The company was created in 1957 when McGraw Electric joined with Thomas A. Edison, Inc., connecting early household electrification with a wider story of electrical equipment and consumer products. Mergers, acquisitions, and later changes in ownership shaped its path, while the name remained linked to lighting. A collectible keepsake for company-history fans and admirers of manufacturing heritage.
McGraw-Edison was an American electrical-equipment manufacturer formed in 1957 when McGraw Electric acquired Thomas A. Edison, Inc. McGraw Electric began in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1900, installing electricity in homes before expanding into industrial and commercial buildings and electrical products. In 1952, it merged with Pennsylvania Transformer Company while retaining the McGraw Electric name. Thomas A. Edison, Inc. had been reorganized in 1910 from Edison Manufacturing Co.; its products included phonographs, records, radios, and dictation machines. Charles Edison led that company from 1927 and became chairman of the merged company, retiring in 1961. McGraw-Edison expanded through acquisitions, including power-tool businesses in 1969 and 1972 and Studebaker-Worthington in 1979. It also sold divisions: its appliance business went to Raytheon in 1979, its food-service equipment division was acquired in 1980, and its power-tool division was sold that year. Cooper Industries acquired McGraw-Edison in 1985. The McGraw-Edison name continued on industrial, commercial, and institutional lighting products; Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies has owned the brand since 1996.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth