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The History Of Television

  • Time Line Of Invention
  • The Golden Age of TV
  • Philo Farnsworth
  • The Farnsworth Blog
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Farnsworth Statue
Farnsworth Statue

miniature version of the Philo T. Farnsworth statue installed at the U.S. Capitol and Utah State House.

This particular maquette was given to the inventor’s wife Pem Farnsworth for her input and approval. 

Philo's Hat
Philo's Hat

Philo Farnsworth’s hat. Worn on his trip to Europe to sell television to the English and the Germans. The English licensed it to create radar, the Germans used it to broadcast the 1936 Olympics. 

Harrow Blade
Harrow Blade

An actual disc from the harrow disk Philo Farnsworth was using to create the lines in the dirt that inspired the concept of electronic television in 1922. 

Harrow Disc Detail
Harrow Disc Detail

Closeup of the actual harrow disk which was displayed at the Philo Farnsworth Museum in Rigby Idaho. Kent Farnsworth authenticates it with the words, “Most likely is a disc form the harrow PTF used in Idaho. The source is trustworthy. 

FARNSWORTH small plow card for museum.jpg
Philo Farnsworth's Emmy
Philo Farnsworth's Emmy

The Inscription Reads:

1977- 1978 

Nothern California Area Emmy

Governors Award

Presented to PHILO TAYLOR FARNSWORTH

"The Father of Television"

1906-1971

Farnsworth Statue Philo's Hat Harrow Blade Harrow Disc Detail FARNSWORTH small plow card for museum.jpg Philo Farnsworth's Emmy