Mary E.E. Smith, GB189615546A
Improvements in Ladies’ Saddles for Cycles.
Image credit: Smith, M.E.E. (1896)
On October 24, 1896, Mary Emma Esther Smith, a gentlewoman from St Andrews, Scotland, patented an innovative bicycle saddle designed specifically for women. The saddle was wider than standard models and featured a cross-section that could adapt to the rider’s needs and shape.
Date of Application: 14 July 1896
Date of Issuance: 24 October 1896
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