Cordelia E.O. Larkin, US2413456A

Shampoo Cape.

Image credit: Larkin, C.E.O. (1945)

On December 31, 1946, Cordelia E. O. Larkin of St. Petersburg, Florida, patented a shampoo cape designed to keep water off the wearer’s face. Her design used an elastic band that fit around the head, forming a small trough to catch and drain water to the back during washing.

Date of Application: 19 June 1945

Date of Issuance: 31 December 1946

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Francesca Chiaradia
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