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Happy Birthday to Nikola Tesla! ( and why no google doodle, google?! )

thanks to LettersOfNote & letterheady

The suitably incredible business letterhead of Nikola Tesla, circa 1900. Inventions featured, clockwise from top-left: Oscillation Transformer, Telautomaton (wireless, remote-controlled devices; pictured is a remotely-operated boat, showcased in 1898), Steam & Gas Turbine, Induction Motor. Centre: Wardenclyffe Tower (never completed).

Related letterhead: Thomas Edison.

Nikola Tesla Company, c.1900 | Submitted by Gina


and it’s my grandpa’s birthday… but he did not do anything really that cool.

He did own a pizza place, but ya know.

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