Gwladys M. Davies, GB1896607357A
Improvements in Hair Pins and the Like.
Image credit: Davies, G.M. (1896)
On June 6, 1896, Gwladys Muriel Davies, a spinster of Cardiff, patented an improved hairpin designed to stay securely in place. Her invention used corrugated or spiral shapes to grip the hair firmly, preventing slipping or loss even during vigorous activity or washing.
Date of Application: 7 April 1896
Date of Issuance: 6 June 1896
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