Anna Eyre, CH1159A
Carte-Menu-Annonces avec Sonnerie d’Appel
Image credit: Eyre, A. (1889)
On September 19, 1889, Anna Eyre of Paris was awarded a patent for inventing a novel menu and wine list system. The device featured a bell that could be pressed to request the desired dishes, minimising waiting time and inconvenience for customers.
Date of Application: 6 July 1889
Date of Issuance: 19 September 1889
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Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Student in Economics
My research interests include law and economics, economics of innovation, and information economics.