Edwin H. Land Scientist

Edwin Herbert Land, ForMemRS, FRPS, Hon.MRI (May 7, 1909 – March 1, 1991) was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation. Among other things, he invented inexpensive filters for polarizing light, a practical system of in-camera instant photography, and his retinex theory of color vision. His Polaroid instant camera, which went on sale in late 1948, made it possible for a picture to be taken and developed in 60 seconds or less.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 07, 1909
Birth name	Edwin Herbert Land
Birth place	Bridgeport Connecticut
Nationality	United States
Date of death	March 01, 1991
Place of death	Cambridge Massachusetts
Known for	Land Camera Polaroid (polarizer)