Chiara Gentili, FR454970A

Nouveau Type de Mannequin, Construit d’Après les Normes ou Principes Anthropométriques.

Image credit: Gentili, C. (1912)

On July 19, 1913, Chiara Gentili, an Italian inventor, patented a mannequin based on anthropometric measurements. Her design used proportions derived from the middle finger to create realistic forms for educational and professional training.

Date of Application: 3 March 1912

Date of Issuance: 19 July 1913

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Student in Economics

My research interests include law and economics, economics of innovation, and information economics.