Albina J. Cunningham, US1390766A

Lid Holder.

Image credit: Cunningham, A.J. (1919)

On March 4, 1919, Albina J. Cunningham of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, filed a patent for a practical lid holder designed to attach to the edge of a cooking or serving dish. Her invention provided a convenient place to rest a lid when removed and was built to be affordable.

Date of Application: 24 October 1919

Date of Issuance: 13 September 1921

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