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On March 3, 1894, Clara Christie, a London court dressmaker, patented a combined stand and holder for pins, needles, and other sewing aids. Her design incorporated a specially arranged base with an upright spindle to secure tape and reels of cotton during sewing.

On October 24, 1896, Clara Evelyn Woodworth, living in London (Ontario), Canada, was awarded a patent for designing a novel corset. Date of Application: 7 July 1896 Date of Issuance: 24 October 1896

On January 16, 1923, Claudia Korp, a resident of Robinson, Illinois, was granted a patent for inventing an innovative auxiliary bed that could be easily folded, arranged, and stored when needed.

On November 10, 1903, Cleo O. Young of Rialto, California, was granted a patent for a novel paper holder. Her invention streamlined the industrial packing process by using a needle-point mechanism that allowed packers to wrap fruit more quickly and efficiently.

On March 3, 1910, Edith Higgens, a spinster from London, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a novel appliance for golfers. Her invention featured a shaft designed to retrieve balls from the hole and assist in placing tees.

On March 9, 1895, Edith L. De Grave, a resident of London, was awarded a patent for developing a novel copybook designed to prevent inadvertent errors by concealing the line above.

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 May 8, 1928, Eleanor H. Jones of Boston was awarded a patent for developing a novel golf tee. Her invention featured an anchor design with a twin tee, making it less likely to break.

On August 15, 1892, Elise-Marie Tilghman-Huskisson, a resident of London, was granted a patent for an innovative device designed to suspend a ball of spun material from the bodice or belt of a knitter.

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.