Amina R. Day, US2457875A
Compartmented Hatbox Having Fixed and Removable Radial Partitions.
Image credit: Day, A.R. (1946)
On January 4, 1949, Amina R. Day of Los Angeles, California, patented a compartmented hatbox with both fixed and removable radial partitions. Her design allowed travelers to store multiple hats securely in adjustable compartments, preventing crushing while keeping the box lightweight and inexpensive to produce.
Date of Application: 8 May 1946
Date of Issuance: 4 January 1949
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