Elizabeth Cumming, GB190022176A
An Improved Sanitary Skirt Protector.
Image credit: Cumming, E. (1900)
On April 6, 1901, Lady Elizabeth Cumming of Westminster, London, patented an improved sanitary skirt protector. It paired a washable apron with a smaller macintosh apron that could be buttoned into place - or concealed in a pocket - offering discreet protection during menstruation.
Date of Application: 26 December 1900
Date of Issuance: 23 November 1901
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