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On October 26, 1895, Edith L. Griffin, a midwife from Guildford, Surrey, was awarded a patent for a novel cleansing lotion, specifically developed for nursing mothers. Date of Application: 19 September 1895

On December 30, 1893, Edith A. Joy, a lady from Stamford, Lincolnshire, was awarded a patent for developing a novel card game. The game enabled players to test their knowledge of poetry, as each card had verses from a distinctive poet printed on its face.

On April 21, 1894, Eliza Millar of Liverpool, England, was granted a patent for a novel laundry tool. Designed for use in domestic boilers or coppers, the device featured a stick with a perforated head, allowing water or soap suds to flow through and circulate when pushed among fabrics.

On February 23, 1897, Elizabeth Adelaide Hadley of London was awarded a patent for inventing a movable figure that sketches on a board. The toy was designed to automate the painter’s hands, demonstrating how mechanisms could work together for children’s enjoyment.

On August 13, 1898, Elizabeth Anne Jones, a spinster from Dudley, UK, was awarded a patent for inventing a novel golf bag. The bag featured a built-in support to prevent the clubs from falling over without an attendant.

On May 8, 1913, Elizabeth, Countess de Gasquet-James, née Tibbits Pratt, of Dresden, Germany, patented a novel method for producing fresh rations for military or travel use. Her invention involved placing fresh meat or vegetables inside an unbaked bread loaf, with the dough layered in concentrated meat extract to improve preservation and freshness during transport.

On November 10, 1894, Ellen Mary Bell, working at Modena College in Peckham, London, was awarded a patent for a novel tablet with spigots suitable for teaching. Date of Application: 11 June 1894

On September 1, 1894, Emily Ayckbourn and Kate Clutterbuck, two spinsters of London, invented and patented a novel metal framing for children’s cubicules. Their design featured a foldable wire mattress, a door, and built-in fixtures for washing and storage, offering improved sanitation and ventilation.

On December 21, 1895, Esther Filleul Tims, a widow from Ravenscourt Park, London, patented a novel device designed to facilitate the cleaning of windows and other fixtures. Her invention consisted of a sponge mounted on a metallic, triangular-shaped frame, with a handle of suitable length to improve grip and reduce strain on the user’s arms.

On March 23, 1895, Eva and Cecilia Mackenzie, residents of Muirtown, were awarded a patent for developing special hooks and eyes that would not be visible after fastening a garment.