Thomas Edison Costume for Cosplay & Halloween
How to Make Thomas Edison’s Costume
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Suit | Look for a black suit with jacket and pants to ensure similarity in fabric and quality. |
| 2 | White Longsleeved Shirt | Wear white button down shirt under the jacket. |
| 3 | Black Vest | Cop a black best to pair with jacket. |
| 4 | Black Bow Tie | Style the top with a bow tie. |
| 5 | Toy lightbulb | Carry a toy lightbulb as props. You can also carry a Edison bulb |
| 6 | White Wig | Wear a white or greying wig to nail Thomas Edison’s look. |
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Dress like one of America’s greatest inventors with these pieces above:
Thomas Alva Edison is hailed as America’s greatest inventor, and is most famous for his invention of the lightbulb. Some of Edison’s influential inventions are also the phonograph and the motion picture camera. He was one of the pioneers that led to a highly industrialized world.
Thomas Edison’s outfit is polished and chic and consists of a black jacket, a white shirt with vest, and a bow tie. He also has a pair of black pants and shoes. To complete his costume, wear a white or grey wig and carry a lightbulb.
Thomas Edison most famous look is his respectable suit ensemble, sometimes wearing a white coat, and holding a light bulb. He is also known for his shock of white hair
About Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was an American inventor most notable for his invention of the light bulb. Other works from Edison include the phonograph and motion picture camera.
He is also a multi-awarded scientist and his accolades include Officer of the Legion of Honour distinction in France, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal from the US Navy, and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers created the Edison Medal (and was first awarded to him) among others.
Thomas Edison first worked as a telegraph operator before going into his earliest inventions. He has over 1,093 US patents to his name and a few other patents outside the country.
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