Louisa A. Swain, GB189801660A
Improvements in the Construction of Capes for Cyclists, Golfers, and Others.
Image credit: Swain, L.A. (1898)
On October 29, 1898, Louisa Amelia Swain of Fordwich, near Canterbury, patented a novel cape designed especially for outdoor sports. Her invention featured an easily adjustable, foldable garment with four sections, each shaped to cover the neck, arms, and back during physical activity.
Date of Application: 21 January 1898
Date of Issuance: 29 October 1898
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